Senior Accountant

Cherry BekaertColumbia, MarylandHybridContractListed 4 hours ago

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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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