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SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

CFS, Halethorpe, MD, United States

Duration: Full Time



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Senior Accountant




Compensation


$90,000 to $100,000 USD



  • up to 10% annual bonus




Benefits & Growth (WIIFM)



  • Comprehensive health, PTO, and benefits package

  • Exposure to advanced analytics, reporting, and AI‑driven initiatives (including Power BI)

  • Clear career progression path as the accounting and finance team continues to scale

  • Opportunity to partner closely with senior leadership on modernization initiatives




Why This Opportunity Stands Out



  • Direct, hands-on role in transforming and modernizing the accounting function

  • High visibility with finance leadership and meaningful influence over processes and systems

  • Fast-growing, fourth‑generation, family‑owned organization targeting significant expansion

  • Culture that values innovation, curiosity, flexibility, accountability, and long-term internal mobility




Key Responsibilities of the Senior Accountant



  • Lead the design, preparation, and continuous improvement of balance sheet and income statement reconciliations across multiple business lines

  • Play a key role in month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and financial statement accuracy

  • Drive process optimization and implement best practices to support scalable, timely, and accurate reporting

  • Support revenue, WIP, AR, and expense accounting activities, ensuring proper classification and compliance

  • Collaborate closely with finance leadership on strategic initiatives, systems enhancements, and use of technology

  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and audit or financial statement review processes

  • Operate independently on special projects and ad-hoc analysis with minimal oversight




Must-Have Skills & Experience (Required)



  • 5 to 7 years of progressive accounting experience

  • Strong hands-on experience with account reconciliations and month-end close

  • Demonstrated success improving or redesigning accounting processes

  • High level of technical aptitude with the ability to quickly learn new systems and tools

  • Advanced Excel skills and comfort working in data-driven environments

  • Curiosity and readiness to work with modern analytics tools (Power BI, AI-enabled reporting)




Preferred Background



  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

  • CPA or MBA a plus

  • Experience working in multi-entity or project-based environments

  • Familiarity with ERP systems (Sage or similar platforms preferred)

  • Salesforce a plus!


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