Senior Accountant

Job Details: Job Location: Corporate Division

• Gaithersburg, MD, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Description: The Senior Accountant will own accurate and timely accounting, reporting, and close activities within a centralized accounting department that supports both corporate and division accounting. This role is ideal for an experienced accountant who can independently own recurring accounting responsibilities, resolve routine issues, and support more complex accounting matters with guidance from managers. The Senior Accountant will work closely with accounting team members and accounting and finance leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation Prepare account reconciliations and resolve reconciling items Complete period-end close activities and reporting deliverables accurately and on time Ensure journal entries follow accounting policies and question or escalate inconsistent items Verify process and policy documentation for assigned areas is kept current Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and scalability through process standardization Support system enhancements, report improvements, and automation initiatives Share knowledge and contribute to the development of accounting team capabilities Support audits and regulatory filings by preparing accurate and timely information Contribute to special projects, analyses, and ad hoc report requests Qualifications and Skills: Solid knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and reconciliations Understanding of close processes, transaction flows, and their impact on the general ledger Sound judgment and professional skepticism to identify and escalate unusual items Ability to assess business issues, evaluate alternatives, and recommend practical next steps Self-directed and organized, with clear communication around priorities, progress, and obstacles Reliable in meeting deadlines and delivering accurate, complete work Effective communication skills with team members, leaders, and internal stakeholders Advanced Excel skills for analyzing, reconciling, and validating large datasets Continuous improvement mindset and curiosity to understand the business Adaptable and comfortable working through change and new initiatives Education and Work Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university required Public accounting or corporate accounting experience in a complex, multi-entity environment 4+ years of progressive accounting experience preferred Homebuilding, real estate, or construction industry experience preferred CPA or CPA candidate required; equivalent international certification with intent to obtain US CPA licensure considered US GAAP knowledge required; SOX 404, J-SOX, and J-GAAP knowledge is a plus Experience with business growth, system changes, reporting enhancements, or automation is a plus Qualifications: