Senior Accountant

Ledgent Finance & Accounting

Frederick, Maryland

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$90,000–$100,000
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounting Software, Analysis Skills, Balance Sheet, Budgeting, Cost Accounting, County Ordinances, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), External Audit, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Internal Audit, Inventory Costs, Journal Entries, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Multitasking, NetSuite, Operational Support, Oracle, Organizational Skills, Pivot Tables, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, SAP, State Laws and Regulations, Time Management, Vlookups
LOCATION
Frederick, Maryland
POSTED
Today

Position Overview

A growing manufacturing organization is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to support its accounting operations. This role is responsible for maintaining the integrity of financial data, leading the close process, and supporting reporting and analysis in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations
  • Maintain and analyze the general ledger to ensure accuracy and completeness
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
  • Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Support inventory and cost accounting functions within a manufacturing environment
  • Analyze financial results and provide insights to management
  • Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies
  • Support internal and external audits
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Experience in a manufacturing or inventory-driven environment preferred
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Technical Skills

  • Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar)
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas)
  • Experience with cost accounting systems preferred

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

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Ledgent Finance & Accounting