Senior Accountant

Kforce's client in Baltimore, MD that is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting to support the preparation of financial statements, regulatory reporting, month-end close activities, and technical accounting compliance. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining compliance with U.S. GAAP, supporting audits, and partnering with Finance and business teams to deliver meaningful financial insights.

Kforce's client in Baltimore, MD that is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting to support the preparation of financial statements, regulatory reporting, month-end close activities, and technical accounting compliance. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining compliance with U.S. GAAP, supporting audits, and partnering with Finance and business teams to deliver meaningful financial insights. The ideal candidate has strong financial reporting experience, excellent analytical skills, and a thorough understanding of accounting principles and financial statement preparation. Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting schedules
• Support internal and external financial reporting requirements
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses
• Analyze financial statement fluctuations and investigate variances
• Prepare financial statement footnotes, disclosures, and management reporting packages
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, company policies, and internal controls
• Coordinate audit requests and provide supporting documentation for internal and external auditors
• Assist with technical accounting research and implementation of new accounting standards
• Partner with FP&A, Accounting, and business leaders to explain financial results and reporting trends
• Support SOX compliance, governance, and internal control activities
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, automation, and operational efficiency
• Assist with special projects, system implementations, and finance transformation initiatives

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4+ years of accounting, financial reporting, or public accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements
• Experience preparing financial statements and account reconciliations
• Experience supporting month-end and year-end close processes
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA certification or CPA candidate
• SEC reporting experience
• Experience supporting SOX compliance and audit activities
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Workday
• Public accounting or corporate financial reporting background

Key Competencies:

• Financial Reporting
• U.S. GAAP
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Account Reconciliations
• Month-End Close
• Technical Accounting
• SOX Compliance
• Audit Support
• Financial Analysis
• Microsoft Excel
• Process Improvement
• Attention to Detail