Senior Accountant Consultant
Location: Columbia, MD | Hybrid
Duration: Approximately 4 months
Pay: $45–$55/hour
Cherry Bekaert is supporting a client in identifying an experienced Senior Accountant Consultant to provide interim accounting support during a critical year-end period. This is a hands-on role ideal for a strong accounting professional who enjoys being in the details and can quickly integrate into an established team.
The position is hybrid in Columbia, MD, with 2 days onsite and 3 days remote.
Responsibilities
- Perform journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis
- Support month-end and year-end close activities
- Assist with financial reporting and account review
- Support construction and project-based accounting activities, including percentage-of-completion accounting
- Partner closely with the Assistant Controller and accounting team
- Assist with ad hoc accounting and operational needs as required
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 3+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Senior Accountant or Accounting Manager-level experience
- Strong general ledger, reconciliation, and financial statement preparation experience
- Experience with construction, project-based, or percentage-of-completion accounting preferred
- Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains experience strongly preferred
- DataRails or similar reporting experience is a plus
- Ability to work independently and quickly contribute in a fast-paced accounting environment
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This is a great opportunity for a hands-on Senior Accountant who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and contributing during a high-impact period. You’ll work closely with an established accounting team while supporting key close and reporting activities through year-end.