Senior Accountant

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Accountant in Columbia, MD. Summary: We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support general ledger accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close activities. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial statements, analyzing results, and strengthening accounting processes and internal controls. Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure financial transactions are properly recorded
• Prepare and post journal entries and general ledger adjustments
• Maintain general ledger accounts and reconcile subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger
• Prepare complex balance sheets, income statements, and other financial reports
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations for asset and liability accounts
• Research and resolve account discrepancies in a timely manner
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and supporting schedules
• Analyze operating expenses and explain significant variances against budget
• Analyze costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to support financial planning and decision-making
• Develop and document accounting policies, procedures, and business processes
• Support and strengthen internal controls and financial reporting processes
• Assist with audit requests and prepare supporting documentation
• Provide guidance and support to junior accounting team members as needed
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and operational efficiency
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Previous general ledger and financial reporting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles
• Experience preparing financial statements and journal entries
• Strong balance sheet and account reconciliation experience
• Experience with month-end and year-end close processes
• Experience analyzing budget-to-actual variances
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• The ideal candidate has strong accounting fundamentals, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to independently research and resolve financial discrepancies
• Problem-solving abilities
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or progress toward CPA certification
• Experience supporting internal or external audits
• Experience with ERP or financial accounting systems
• Experience developing or improving internal controls and accounting procedures
• Previous experience mentoring or guiding junior accountants
  
  

Key Competencies

• General Ledger Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Journal Entries
• Month-End Close
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Variance Analysis
• GAAP
• Internal Controls
• Budget Analysis
• Audit Support
• Process Improvement
  
  

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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