Senior Accountant

TEK Systems•Hanover, MD

7d•$75,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant is responsible for the monthly reconciliation and analysis of balance sheet accounts, payroll and operating bank accounts. The position is also responsible for monthly preparation of recurring and ad-hoc journal entries required for the month-end close and income statement analysis. Other responsibilities include supporting the A/R teams in processing write-offs, assisting in the annual audit, and maintaining accounting documentation. A qualified candidate must have strong analytical skills and be able to get to the root cause of issues with moderate guidance and must be extremely detailed oriented and organized and have a strong understanding of GAAP. The individual also needs to be professional, accountable, and action oriented.

Requirements

Strong analytical ability with a focus on detail
Ability to work under strict deadlines
Ability to hold team members, peers and supervisors accountable
Thorough knowledge of business policies and accounting practices
Strong communication skills and work ethic
Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or CPA
2+ years general ledger experience

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of PeopleSoft and/or Oracle Fusion a plus
Displays Leadership qualities, experience not necessarily required

Responsibilities

Responsible for month end close of the general ledger
Assist with interim and year-end audit
Accounting for special projects
Review journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations
Analyze and resolve monthly balance sheet variances
Income statement analysis and schedule preparation (compare Actuals to budget and prior periods)
Reconcile and review bank accounts