Senior Accountant
Senior Accountant – Operational Excellence & Payables Focus (Hybrid)
Gaithersburg, MD | Full-Time | Hybrid
Join a mission-driven team committed to financial integrity, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration. We’re seeking a Senior Accountant who thrives on precision, accountability, and proactive ownership of key accounting functions — with a strong emphasis on Accounts Payable (A/P) and Operational Accounting.
About the Role
As a Senior Accountant, you’ll be instrumental in driving the accuracy and efficiency of our financial operations. From managing full-cycle accounts payable to supporting month-end close and financial reporting, your work will touch nearly every aspect of our accounting function. You'll serve as a critical link between Finance and departments like Sales, Marketing, DevOps, and Treasury — helping align processes and ensure financial clarity across the organization.
This is a hybrid role based in Gaithersburg, MD with a consistent Monday–Friday schedule (8:30 AM – 5:30 PM). No regular travel required.
What You’ll Do
Accounts Payable & Operational Accounting
Lead end-to-end AP: invoice processing, coding, approval workflows, and payments.
Reconcile vendor accounts and resolve discrepancies with professionalism.
Manage corporate credit card expenses and employee reimbursements for compliance.
Own Cost of Sales accounting, including monthly accrual entries and true-ups.
Ensure accurate classification of expenses and prepare accruals.
Partner with procurement teams to ensure proper accounting treatment.
Oversee AP SOPs, inbox monitoring, and year-end 1099 reporting.
Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
Prepare key journal entries (accruals, cost of sales, payroll) and balance sheet reconciliations.
Analyze ledger activity for accuracy and GAAP compliance.
Support internal financial reporting, dashboards, and cash flow projections.
Investigate account discrepancies and assist with lease, fixed asset, and PTO adjustments.
Cross-Functional Partnership
Collaborate with teams across the organization to provide financial insights and process support.
Work closely with Treasury and Financial Systems to improve workflows.
Audit, Compliance & Process Improvement
Prepare audit documentation and support internal/external audit activities.
Develop and enhance internal controls for AP and reconciliations.
Identify process efficiencies and lead documentation of SOPs and metrics.
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA or CPA-track preferred.
8+ years of relevant accounting experience with strong AP and operations focus.
Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and core accounting principles.
Experience creating and improving SOPs and internal controls.
High level of proficiency in Excel and accounting systems (QuickBooks experience a plus).
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Independent self-starter with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Make a tangible impact across departments in a visible, high-ownership role.
Join a company that values proactive thinking, accountability, and collaboration.
Thrive in a flexible hybrid work model with structured work-life balance.
Grow your career in a fast-paced environment that values continuous improvement.
Apply Today
If you’re an experienced accounting professional ready to take ownership of key financial operations — and you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment — we’d love to hear from you.
Compensation is commensurate with experience. Estimated salary range is $105,000-$120,000.