Senior Accountant

SMITH-MIDLAND CORPORATION•Bealeton, VA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting the Company’s general accounting functions with a focus on accurate financial reporting, cost accounting, internal controls, and compliance with U.S. GAAP. This role plays a key part in the monthly close process, manufacturing cost analysis, and preparation of schedules supporting SEC reporting, audits, and management review. Experience in a manufacturing or construction environment is strongly preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
4–7 years of progressive accounting experience
Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP
Experience with inventory and cost accounting in a manufacturing environment
ERP experience (Sage MAS 500 or similar manufacturing ERP preferred)
Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
Experience working with external auditors
Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset
Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced close environment
Effective communicator with operations, finance, and leadership teams
Self-starter with strong organizational skills

Nice To Haves

CPA or CPA-eligible preferred
Manufacturing, construction, or project-based accounting experience strongly preferred
Public company or SEC reporting experience a plus

Responsibilities

Prepare and review monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
Assist with the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process
Ensure accurate recording of revenue, inventory, cost of goods sold, and accruals
Maintain balance sheet integrity and resolve variances timely
Support inventory accounting for raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods
Assist with standard cost updates, variance analysis, and inventory reserves
Analyze production costs, labor, overhead absorption, and job-level profitability
Collaborate with operations and production teams to understand cost drivers
Prepare schedules supporting quarterly and annual SEC filings (Form 10-Q, 10-K)
Assist with compliance under U.S. GAAP, including revenue recognition, inventory, leases, and asset accounting
Support internal control documentation and SOX-related processes
Assist with external audits and respond to auditor requests (BDO or other audit firm)
Assist with fixed asset accounting, depreciation, and capital project tracking
Support cash, debt, and covenant reporting schedules
Assist with sales and use tax filings and other regulatory reporting as needed
Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation