Senior accountant

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our growing accounting team in a unique hybrid role that combines corporate accounting and tax responsibilities. This position is approximately 50% corporate accounting and 50% tax, making it an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys variety and wants exposure to both financial reporting and tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Corporate Accounting (Approximately 50%):
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
  • Perform month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis.
  • Aid with budgeting and forecasting processes.
  • Analyze financial results and provide reporting to management.
  • Support internal reporting and ensure compliance with GAAP.
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Tax (Approximately 50%):
  • Prepare tax work papers and supporting schedules for federal, state, and local tax filings.
  • Serve as the primary liaison with external tax preparers and advisors.
  • Cook up the timely collection and organization of tax-related information.
  • Aid with tax planning initiatives and respond to tax-related inquiries.
  • Support tax provision and compliance activities as needed.
  • Maintain accurate documentation to support tax filings and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 3–7 years of progressive accounting experience with exposure to both corporate accounting and tax.
• CPA or active pursuit of CPA certification is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience preparing tax work papers and coordinating with outside tax firms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who enjoys balancing financial reporting with tax responsibilities and wants to play an integral role in a collaborative accounting team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership of both month-end accounting processes and tax preparation support.

Schedule

Full-time, onsite, Monday through Friday in Baltimore (21224).

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Full-time, onsite, Monday through Friday in Baltimore (21224).

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401k match 3%
• profit sharing 6%
• bonus 2%
• all CPE courses continuing education provided and paid for for CPA
• bonus for completing CPA
• room for advancement and upward mobility
• great mentorship
• phenomenal culture
• understanding and empathetic leadership