Senior Accountant
Job Description
A rapidly growing mid-market supply chain organization in the Baltimore area is seeking a Senior Accountant to join an expanding accounting team. This position exists due to significant company growth and succession planning, offering a unique opportunity for a high-potential accounting professional to assume increasing responsibility and develop toward future leadership. The successful candidate is a hands-on, technically strong accountant who thrives in a fast-paced environment, supports core accounting functions, and drives process improvements as the business continues to scale.
Responsibilities
Support the month-end close process, including preparing journal entries, managing accruals, performing balance sheet reconciliations, and contributing to timely and accurate financial reporting.
Perform and enhance revenue reconciliations and related financial analysis to ensure accuracy and insight into business performance.
Partner with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams to support transaction flow, resolve issues, and identify and implement process improvements.
Assist with cash forecasting activities and treasury-related reporting to support liquidity management and financial planning.
Support state and local tax reporting and other compliance-related activities, ensuring adherence to relevant regulations.
Contribute to financial reporting, including variance analysis and management reporting, to provide meaningful information to leadership.
Assist with preparation for internal and external audits and provide ongoing audit support and documentation.
Participate in process improvement initiatives within accounting operations, including automation efforts and optimization of existing workflows.
Support executive-level reporting and respond to evolving business needs with accurate and timely financial information.
Learn and progressively take on responsibilities aligned with Controller and Assistant Controller functions over time, contributing to succession planning and leadership development.
Essential Skills
8-10+ years of total accounting experience, with a strong track record of increasing responsibility.
Background in public accounting or audit is highly preferred, demonstrating exposure to complex reporting and compliance requirements.
CPA designation or CPA-eligibility is strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and its application in a multi-entity, operationally driven business.
Extensive experience with month-end close processes, including balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
Proficiency working with ERP and reporting tools such as Great Plains, Prophix, BlackLine, SAP, Sage, or similar systems.
Exposure to cash forecasting, tax reporting, audit support, and process improvement or automation initiatives.
Experience in asset-heavy, logistics, transportation, or multi-entity environments.
Demonstrated leadership potential and a clear desire to grow into a larger, leadership-focused role.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Hands-on, technically strong accounting skill set with the ability to operate independently and collaboratively.
Strong general ledger and balance sheet management capabilities.
Experience with AP automation and related accounting technologies.
Prior involvement in audit preparation and tax preparation activities.
Ability to analyze complex financial data and provide clear, concise variance and management reporting.
Comfort working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment with evolving processes and reporting needs.
Interest in and aptitude for process improvement, including identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency.
Strong communication skills and the ability to partner effectively with AP/AR teams and Senior accounting leadership.
Motivation to develop toward Controller-level responsibilities as part of a succession-focused career path.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Curtis Bay, MD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $85000.00/yr.
Health, Dental, and Vision benefits provided 401k contribution (50% match up to 5% contribution) Additional optional benefits available
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Curtis Bay,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 5, 2026.
About Aston Carter
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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