Cherry Bekaert Recruiting is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant on a contract basis to provide coverage during an employee leave. This position will play a key role in supporting day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring the timely and accurate completion of month-end financial activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and post journal entries.
- Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
- Conduct variance analysis and provide explanations for financial fluctuations.
- Assist with month-end close activities and financial reporting.
- Maintain and support general ledger accounting functions.
- Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support accounting and finance initiatives as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
- Strong general ledger accounting experience required.
- Experience with month-end close processes, journal entries, and reconciliations.
- Ability to analyze financial results and identify variances.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) is a plus.
Work Arrangement
- Hybrid schedule with 2 days onsite in Columbia, MD and 3 days remote each week.
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