What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Chesapeake Search Partners?
Chesapeake Search Partners is partnering with an established international organization to identify a Staff Accountant to join their Finance Team in Columbia, MD. This opportunity offers exposure to a project-driven business environment, with a focus on financial close activities, analysis, and process improvements. The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting fundamentals, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute monthly close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, intercompany transactions, reserves, and accruals, while supporting tax and statutory reporting.
- Collaborate with Shared Services and Financial Reporting teams on billing, financial accuracy, and variance analysis.
- Support supply chain and production operations through inventory, labor, and overhead analysis.
- Improve financial reporting and close processes through automation and process enhancements.
- Prepare ad hoc financial analysis, support strategic initiatives, and collaborate with finance and operational teams.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, with an Accounting degree strongly preferred; CPA certification or IFRS knowledge is a plus.
- 3 years of relevant accounting, finance, or audit experience, including financial analysis and reporting.
- Advanced Excel skills required; experience with ERP systems (SAP or Microsoft Dynamics preferred) and database tools is a plus.
- Strong understanding of GAAP; percentage of completion accounting experience strongly preferred, with manufacturing experience a plus.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-functionally.
Salary : $80,000 - $85,000