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Robert Half Staff or Sr. Accountant / Project Acct in Columbia, Maryland
Description
Title: Open to Staff/Senior/Project Accountant
Industry: Construction/Manufacturing
Comp: $75k-$90k plus bonus plan
Schedule: in-office 5x to start, potential for 1-2 days remote after proven
For more information on this and other permanent accounting and finance opportunities, please contact Brian LeBright at Robert Half on 443-870-4710 or on LinkedIn.
We are working with a client who is offering an exciting opportunity for an Accountant in Columbia, Maryland. This role primarily involves accounting functions in a fast-paced environment, where you will be expected to utilize your skills in Account Reconciliation, Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Billing, WIP / project accounting, project revenue recognition, and Microsoft Excel. This position is crucial in maintaining the financial health and procedures of company operations. Prior industry experience is a big plus!
Responsibilities:
· General accounting tasks, such as general ledger bookkeeping, bank statement recs, and oversight of AR and AP
· Create monthly WIP report for revenue recognition
· Prepares monthly bank collateral report and monitors compliance with bank covenants
· Manages and processes payments for non-inventory invoices, expense reimbursements, rent payments, and vendor check requests
· Communicates directly with vendors to negotiate terms and maintain relationships
· Maintains and reconciles balance sheet accounts (fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accrued expenses, etc.) and prepares standard month end journal entries
· Assists in the monthly analysis of spending variances for financial statements, including income and spending statements
· Provides support and analysis for quarterly and year end reporting and audits
· Assists in maintaining job-specific compliance, including OCIP/CCIP enrollments, certified payroll for wage rate jobs, etc.
· Performs periodic internal audits to ensure compliance requirements are adhered to
· Processes monthly sales/use tax reporting to respective jurisdictions
· Serves as backup for AR/AP/Payroll/Billing Manager as needed
Requirements
• Possess strong knowledge and experience in Account Reconciliation
• Proficient in managing Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)
• WIP - Work In Progress / % to Completion
• Strong Microsoft Excel is required - LOOKUPS, Pivot Tables, Formulas
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field is desirable
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - will be working across teams
• 2-7 years experience in accounting, financial analysis, or similar
• Experience supporting month end close processes
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