Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Salisbury Behavioral Health/Milestone Achievement Centers of America is a privately held, growing company headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland with over 1400 employees focused on addressing serious behavioral challenges for adults and children.

The Senior Accountant will assist in preparation of monthly financial statements and will report to the Corporate Controller. This position requires the ability to handle complex ownership structures, experience with month end closing and all financial reporting. 

Responsibilities include:

• Account analysis for balance sheet, income, cash flow, and expense accounts

• Accounting and finance support to the CFO - special projects as needed

• Analyzing monthly financial statements to ensure compliance with budgets

• Support to external auditors during reviews and audits

• Researching accounting literature as needed.

• Preparation of period federal, state and county statutory reports

• Implementation of acquisition accounting under FAS 141 and 142

• Book and Tax accounting for all aspects of fixed assets

• Ability to read and understand general ledger, balance sheet, and income statement financial reports
• Understanding of bank reconciliation, balance sheet analysis and tax filing
• Ability to produce Excel spreadsheets and experience with accounting software, fluent with Great Plains, and Outlook
• Strong organizational, teamwork and leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• 4 year Degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA certificate
• 4+ years work experience in a related field preferred (2 years public accounting preferred but not required)