Senior Accountant - Annapolis​, MD

The Senior Accountant will lead a team of associates in providing our clients with timely and accurate financial statements prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). To partner with our Clients in analyzing their financial position and proactively provide feedback which may enhance the profitability of their business.

About FMS Solutions:

FMS Solutions provides a wide range of services tailored to the grocery/retail market and high-end Michelin-caliber restaurants, including:

• Managed Services: Accounting, automated bank reconciliation, and payroll.
• SaaS and Hosting Services: Proprietary financial and payroll applications.
• Advisory Services: Tax and fractional services.

Job Type: Full time

Location: Annapolis, MD

Compensation: $75,000 - $90,000 based on experience

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 17 days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 7 paid holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with 6% match

Senior Accountant Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete the monthly close process for larger and more complex clients (typically five or more store chains).

• Maintain client work papers in accordance with the standards documented in the internal audit work plan.

• Dotted line relationship with FMS shared service offerings (payroll tax, clerical team, bank reconciliation, India servicing center)

• Utilize strong analytical skills to make valuable recommendations to clients

• Develop and document processes and best practices

• Prepare financial statements in accordance with GAAP and meet established monthly deadlines.

• Write reports using structured report writer and m-Power (or any other database reporting software)

• Proficient using the FMS Portal and Dashboard

• Review the financial statements with the client by phone or in person on a quarterly basis

• Communicate and provide data to the client’s tax accountant or auditor as necessary

• Train clients on the use of FMS software

• Participate in FMS client and user conferences

• Train and mentor new employees

• Participate in the onboarding of new clients

• Ability to travel

• Other duties as assigned

Senior Accountant Skill Requirements

• Accounting Degree (or business degree when coupled with ample experience)

• Three to five years of experience in general accounting

• Strong accounting skills and an understanding of the interdependencies of the cash flow, balance sheet and income statements.

• Good leadership qualities

• Strong communication, interpersonal and “big picture” skills

• Ability to handle more complicated clients

• Ability to extrapolate skills across multiple other associates to achieve synergy

• Time management and multitasking

• Effective use of technology

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.