Senior Accountant - Public Company
Robert Half · Baltimore, MD · 4 days ago
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About the role
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a well-respected company known for its strong culture, excellent benefits, career development opportunities, and exceptional employee retention. The accounting team is composed of talented professionals from both public accounting and industry backgrounds, creating an environment that encourages learning, collaboration, and professional growth.
Responsibilities
- Aid with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
- Support financial reporting and analysis activities
- Maintain balance sheet integrity and investigate account variances
- Absorb and prepare internal and external reporting packages
- Collaborate with various accounting and finance teams on special projects and process improvement initiatives
- Support audit requests and compliance-related activities
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Public accounting experience preferred but not required
- Staff Accountant candidates should have 1+ year of progressive accounting experience and a strong understanding of accounting fundamentals
- Senior Accountant candidates should have 4+ years of experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and general ledger accounting
- Understanding of US GAAP
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Qualifications
- CPA or progress toward CPA certification is a plus
Skills
- Accounting fundamentals
- Financial reporting
- General ledger accounting
- US GAAP
- Microsoft Excel
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving and analytical skills
Benefits
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- Life and disability insurance
- Company 401(k) plan
Pay
Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
Schedule
Hybrid schedule with one work-from-home day per week. Predictable hours and excellent work-life balance. Flexible start and end times each day.