Senior Accountant Location: Columbia, MD (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) Compensation: $70,000 - $118,000 + Bonus + ESOP + Excellent Benefits About the Opportunity We are partnering with a $1B+ global manufacturing organization in the Columbia, MD area to identify a Senior Accountant to join their growing finance team. This opportunity is open due to continued business expansion, including new international operations, and offers strong visibility to senior leadership. If you're looking to step into a high-impact role within a stable yet growing organization, this is an excellent opportunity. Why This Role Stands Out Direct reporting line to the Americas Controller High visibility with finance leadership and cross-functional teams Involvement in automation, process improvement, and ERP enhancements Collaborative, well-resourced accounting team ( 25 professionals) Strong onboarding experience with early exposure to executive leadership Backed by a stable, globally recognized parent company

Key Responsibilities

Lead month-end close (journal entries, account reconciliations, financial review) Own key general ledger areas including: Fixed assets and capex Cash and prepaids Inventory-related accounts Analyze commission reporting and ensure accurate expense recognition Perform GR/IR analysis across suppliers, purchase orders, and GL accounts Support SOX compliance, internal audits, and control testing/remediation Assist with tax reporting (federal and state) and annual filings Manage unclaimed property reporting Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies Support system implementations, integrations, and special projects

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance 4+ years of progressive accounting experience in a corporate environment Experience working in a SOX/internal controls environment Strong ERP experience (SAP S/4HANA preferred; Oracle, NetSuite, or PeopleSoft acceptable) Advanced Excel skills (formulas, analysis; macros a plus) Experience in a large, complex, fast-paced organization (manufacturing preferred) Detail-oriented, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities

Nice to Have

Manufacturing industry experience Exposure to system implementations or process improvement initiatives Familiarity with automation or emerging tools in accounting Additional Details Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite (core days Tuesday and Wednesday) Streamlined interview process No assessments required Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k), and ESOP