Senior Accountant Consultant

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Location: Columbia, MD | Hybrid

Duration: Approximately 4 months

Pay: $45–$55/hour

Cherry Bekaert is supporting a client in identifying an experienced Senior Accountant Consultant to provide interim accounting support during a critical year-end period. This is a hands-on role ideal for a strong accounting professional who enjoys being in the details and can quickly integrate into an established team.

The position is hybrid in Columbia, MD, with 2 days onsite and 3 days remote.

Responsibilities

• Perform journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Support month-end and year-end close activities
• Assist with financial reporting and account review
• Support construction and project-based accounting activities, including percentage-of-completion accounting
• Partner closely with the Assistant Controller and accounting team
• Assist with ad hoc accounting and operational needs as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Senior Accountant or Accounting Manager-level experience
• Strong general ledger, reconciliation, and financial statement preparation experience
• Experience with construction, project-based, or percentage-of-completion accounting preferred
• Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains experience strongly preferred
• DataRails or similar reporting experience is a plus
• Ability to work independently and quickly contribute in a fast-paced accounting environment

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is a great opportunity for a hands-on Senior Accountant who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and contributing during a high-impact period. You’ll work closely with an established accounting team while supporting key close and reporting activities through year-end.