Accountant

Latitude Inc • Burtonsville, MD

86d • $85,000 - $119,000

About The Position

The position involves a variety of accounting responsibilities, including general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processing. The candidate will perform month-end close activities, prepare journal entries, and reconcile bank accounts and general ledger balances. Additionally, the role requires maintaining supporting schedules for data accuracy and assisting with the preparation of financial statements and compliance reports. The candidate will also identify process improvement opportunities and build supporting tools in Excel. In accounts payable, the candidate will process vendor invoices, perform three-way matches for purchase orders, receipts, and invoices, and manage vendor relationships. For accounts receivable, responsibilities include generating customer invoices, recording payments, and monitoring aging reports. The payroll duties involve processing bi-weekly payroll, reviewing tax filings, and ensuring compliance with payroll regulations. The candidate will collaborate with accounting leadership to streamline workflows and support audits by preparing accurate records and documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA or CMA preferred.
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, payroll tax regulations, and accounting principles.
• Experience with ERP systems (Deltek Costpoint or similar) in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven background in reconciliations, vouchering, and three-way match processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; skilled with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close activities and prepare journal entries.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and general ledger balances.
• Maintain and review supporting schedules to ensure data accuracy.
• Assist with preparation of financial statements, audits, and compliance reports.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and build supporting tools in Excel.
• Process vendor invoices, ensuring proper coding and timely posting.
• Perform three-way match for purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.
• Reconcile vendor accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage credit applications and support vendor relationships.
• Generate and distribute customer invoices.
• Record and apply customer payments, reconciling AR subledger to the general ledger.
• Monitor aging reports and assist with collections for past-due accounts.
• Maintain accurate customer records and assist with credit evaluations.
• Process bi-weekly payroll and prepare related journal entries.
• Review payroll tax filings and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and maintain confidentiality of employee data.
• Partner with accounting leadership to streamline workflows.
• Support audits by preparing accurate records and documentation.
• Provide cross-functional assistance within the finance department as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees