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Accountant

  • Baltimore, MD, United States

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English
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Original job description

Key Responsibilities

· Prepare journal entries and maintain the general ledger in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

· Perform monthly account reconciliations and investigate variances to ensure accuracy.

· Assist with the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.

· Prepare supporting schedules for financial reporting and management analysis.

· Analyze financial transactions and ensure proper accounting treatment.

· Support fixed asset accounting, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other balance sheet accounts.

· Assist with the preparation of audit schedules and respond to internal and external auditor requests.

· Maintain accurate financial records and documentation in accordance with company policies.

· Collaborate with Finance, FP&A, Operations, and other business partners to resolve accounting issues and improve processes.

· Assist with process improvements, automation initiatives, and implementation of accounting best practices.

· Support special projects and ad hoc financial analyses as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

· Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

· One of the following:

o Three (3) or more years of progressive accounting experience in a corporate or industry environment; or

o One to two (1–2) years of public accounting experience.

· Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and fundamental accounting principles.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and advanced formulas.

· Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

· Excellent attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred

· CPA designation or active progress toward CPA certification.

· Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or Microsoft Dynamics.

· Experience with account reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end close.

· Experience in the renewable energy, infrastructure, utilities, or project-based industries.

· Familiarity with internal controls and audit support.

Key Competencies

· General ledger accounting

· Financial reporting

· Month-end close

· Account reconciliations

· U.S. GAAP

· Financial analysis

· Microsoft Excel

· ERP systems

· Problem-solving

· Attention to detail

· Time management

· Cross-functional collaboration

Experience

· Three (3) or more years of accounting experience in a corporate or industry environment, or

· One to two (1–2) years of public accounting experience.

More about this job

Skills

  • Manage the general ledger
  • Account reconciliation
  • Financial reporting
  • Documentation
  • Improve business processes
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Meet deadlines
  • Communication skills
  • CPA
  • ERP
  • Oracle NetSuite
  • Oracle
  • SAP
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • Month-end close
  • General ledger
  • Financial analysis
  • Time management
  • Collaboration

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