Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant - Hybrid in Savage, MD

Overview of the Senior Accountant Role:

CFS is partnering with a client in the manufacturing industry to hire a hands-on Senior Accountant to join a growing organization. This is a high-impact role supporting both finance and operations, with a strong emphasis on cost accounting, inventory, and production-related financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will bring true senior-level ownership of the close process and a deep understanding of how accounting integrates with manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Accountant:

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• Drive the month-end close process, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analysis
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• Maintain ownership of core general ledger accounts such as fixed assets, capital expenditures, cash, prepaids, and inventory-related balances
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• Assist with accounting activities tied to inventory and manufacturing operations
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• Review and analyze commission calculations to ensure proper expense recognition
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• Contribute to SOX compliance efforts, including audit support, control testing, and remediation activities
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• Support federal and state tax filings, as well as year-end reporting requirements
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• Oversee unclaimed property compliance and reporting
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• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes and reduce costs
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• Participate in system upgrades, ERP integrations, and various cross-functional projects
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Qualifications for the Senior Accountant:

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• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
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• 4–5 years of progressive accounting experience
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• Strong, hands-on manufacturing accounting experience including:
  
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  • Cost accounting
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  • Inventory accounting and WIP
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• Solid understanding of GAAP
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• Experience using SAP or Oracle a plus
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• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, analysis)
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• A detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, production-driven environment
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• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally with operations
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• Salary: $80,000-$110,000
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• Schedule: M-F hybrid work schedule in Savage, MD
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