Job Description
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Accountant in Owings Mills, MD.
Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support general accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close activities. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of financial records, preparing journal entries, reviewing account activity, and supporting the overall financial reporting process. The ideal candidate has strong accounting knowledge, analytical skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and account adjustments
- Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
- Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules
- Analyze financial results and investigate account variances
- Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
- Support internal and external audit activities by providing schedules and documentation
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and internal controls
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis
- Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy
- Partner with Finance, Operations, AP, AR, and other departments to resolve accounting issues
- Support special projects and system implementations as needed
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 4+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting
- Experience supporting month-end close activities
- Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting systems
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail and communication abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- CPA certification or CPA candidate
- Public accounting experience
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday, or similar
- Experience supporting audits and compliance requirements
- Experience in a corporate, multi-entity, or fast-paced accounting environment
- General Ledger Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Month-End Close
- Account Reconciliations
- Journal Entries & Accruals
- GAAP Compliance
- Financial Analysis
- Audit Support
- Microsoft Excel
- Problem Solving
- Process Improvement
- Attention to Detail
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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Numbers & Facts
| Location | Owings Mills, MD |
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Salary | $100,000 |
| Company Size | 1,000 to 1,499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1962 |
| Website | http://www.kforce.com/ |
About Company
Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers top companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise.
Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work with the Fortune 500 and other leading companies. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.
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