Robert Half is Hiring a Staff or Sr. Accountant / Project Acct Near Columbia, MD
DescriptionTitle: Open to Staff/Senior/Project Accountant Industry: Construction/Manufacturing Comp: $70k-$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