Senior Accountant

About the Company

Our client is a growing and well-established engineering firm headquartered in Hampstead, MD. As the organization continues to expand, they are seeking a detail-oriented and driven Senior Accountant to join their accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant will play a key role in managing the company's day-to-day and month-end accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting and supporting the continued growth of the business. The ideal candidate will have strong full-cycle accounting experience, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while partnering with leadership across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle accounting including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes.
• Analyze financial data and prepare monthly reporting packages.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations and investigate accounting discrepancies.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis.
• Support external audits and year-end tax preparation.
• Monitor and maintain internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Partner with operational teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with project accounting and cost tracking as needed.
• Contribute to process improvements and increased efficiencies within the accounting department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 4+ years of progressive full-cycle accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with fixed asset accounting.
• Experience with cost accounting within a manufacturing, engineering, construction, or project-based environment.
• CPA designation or CPA-track candidate is a plus.

What's Offered

• Competitive salary of $80,000 - $100,000, depending on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Stable and growing organization with long-term career growth opportunities.
• Collaborative and team-oriented culture.
• Opportunity to play a significant role in a growing engineering firm's continued success.