Senior Accountant (Manufacturing)
- $90,000 - $120,000
- Laurel, MD
Experienced Senior Accountant Needed for On-Site Role in High-Tech Manufacturing
A bit about us:
Join a cutting-edge technology organization where your accounting expertise supports mission-critical innovation.
This organization is a recognized leader in advanced communication, detection, and defense technologies. With a focus on innovation, precision, and national security, they design and deliver integrated solutions that meet the evolving needs of a complex and dynamic environment. Their commitment to excellence, integrity, and technical superiority sets them apart in the aerospace and defense sectors.
This organization is a recognized leader in advanced communication, detection, and defense technologies. With a focus on innovation, precision, and national security, they design and deliver integrated solutions that meet the evolving needs of a complex and dynamic environment. Their commitment to excellence, integrity, and technical superiority sets them apart in the aerospace and defense sectors.
Why join us?
- Work on-site in a high-impact role supporting national security technologies
- Collaborate with a tight-knit accounting team and contribute to cross-functional operations
- Competitive salary with strong benefits and professional development opportunities
- Stable and growth-oriented work environment within a mission-driven industry
- Gain experience with advanced ERP systems and participate in continuous process improvement
Job Details
A growing organization is seeking a Senior Accountant with strong expertise in accounts payable/receivable, payroll processing, ERP systems (such as Costpoint), and financial reconciliations. This role plays a key part in supporting daily accounting operations, ensuring accuracy in financial records, and managing month-end close activities. The ideal candidate will oversee payroll, manage vouchering and three-way match processes, and execute reconciliations across multiple accounts with precision and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
General Ledger, AP & AR:
Qualifications:
Key Responsibilities:
General Ledger, AP & AR:
- Lead month-end close activities and reconcile bank accounts
- Maintain daily cash balance alignment with accounting systems
- Perform monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts
- Assist in audits, financial analysis, and compliance reporting
- Design Excel tools to improve reporting and reconciliation processes
- Voucher AP invoices, apply proper coding, and ensure timely posting
- Execute three-way match for all AP transactions (PO, receipt, invoice)
- Reconcile vendor statements, credit card activity, and AP subledger
- Monitor and resolve AP discrepancies and posting errors
- Manage customer invoicing, cash applications, and AR reconciliations
- Track aging reports and follow up on overdue accounts
- Process bi-weekly payroll and verify payroll tax submissions
- Ensure accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality in all payroll processes
- Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries
- Work closely with accounting leadership to improve workflow efficiency
- Provide documentation and support for internal and external audits
- Offer cross-functional support to other areas of the accounting team
Qualifications:
- 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong working knowledge of ERP systems such as Deltek Costpoint
- Experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred
- Demonstrated expertise in three-way match, vouchering, and reconciliation
- Familiarity with GAAP, payroll tax regulations, and standard accounting principles
- Experience with payroll systems (e.g., ADP) is a plus
- Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
- CMA or CPA preferred
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment 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.
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Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.