CPA Senior Accountant

Our rapidly growing mid-market supply chain organization in the Baltimore area is seeking a Senior Accountant to join an expanding accounting team. This position offers a unique opportunity for a high-potential accounting professional to assume increasing responsibility and develop toward future leadership as the company continues to scale.

About the role

The successful candidate is a hands-on, technically strong accountant who thrives in a fast-paced environment, supports core accounting functions, and drives process improvements. This role exists due to significant company growth and succession planning, providing a pathway to future leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the month-end close process, including preparing journal entries, managing accruals, performing balance sheet reconciliations, and contributing to timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Perform and enhance revenue reconciliations and related financial analysis to ensure accuracy and insight into business performance.
• Partner with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams to support transaction flow, resolve issues, and identify and implement process improvements.
• Assist with cash forecasting activities and treasury-related reporting to support liquidity management and financial planning.
• Support state and local tax reporting and other compliance-related activities, ensuring adherence to relevant regulations.
• Contribute to financial reporting, including variance analysis and management reporting, to provide meaningful information to leadership.
• Assist with preparation for internal and external audits and provide ongoing audit support and documentation.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives within accounting operations, including automation efforts and optimization of existing workflows.
• Support executive-level reporting and respond to evolving business needs with accurate and timely financial information.
• Learn and progressively take on responsibilities aligned with Controller and Assistant Controller functions over time, contributing to succession planning and leadership development.

Requirements

• 3+ years of total accounting experience, with a strong track record of increasing responsibility.
• Background in public accounting or audit is highly preferred, demonstrating exposure to complex reporting and compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and its application in a multi-entity, operationally driven business.
• Extensive experience with month-end close processes, including balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency working with ERP and reporting tools such as Great Plains, Prophix, BlackLine, SAP, Sage, or similar systems.
• Exposure to cash forecasting, tax reporting, audit support, and process improvement or automation initiatives.
• Experience in asset-heavy, logistics, transportation, or multi-entity environments.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and a clear desire to grow into a larger, leadership-focused role.

Skills

• Hands-on, technically strong accounting skill set with the ability to operate independently and collaboratively.
• Strong general ledger and balance sheet management capabilities.
• Experience with AP automation and related accounting technologies.
• Prior involvement in audit preparation and tax preparation activities.
• Ability to analyze complex financial data and provide clear, concise variance and management reporting.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment with evolving processes and reporting needs.
• Interest in and aptitude for process improvement, including identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to partner effectively with AP/AR teams and senior accounting leadership.
• Motivation to develop toward Controller-level responsibilities as part of a succession-focused career path.

Pay

$80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision benefits provided.
• 401k contribution (50% match up to 5% contribution).
• Additional optional benefits available.

Schedule

This is a permanent, fully onsite position based in Curtis Bay, MD.