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Senior Accountant
Schneider National · Baltimore, Maryland, United States
In short
The Senior Accountant will participate in period-end close processes, including preparing internal and external financial reports and performing variance analysis. They are also responsible for managing specific accounting areas such as goodwill, equity, and intercompany transactions while ensuring effective control procedures.
What they're looking for
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Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in accounting and possess four to six years of relevant accounting or auditing experience. Proficiency in ERP systems like Oracle is required, and a CPA or public accounting experience is preferred.
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Questions about this role
- Is this Schneider National role remote?
- Tagged on site.
- What does it pay?
- The posting lists $78,000–$85,000 a year.
- Does it sponsor visas?
- Listed as no visa sponsorship.
- What experience does it ask for?
- Listed as 5-10 years.
The posting, in full
Cowan is seeking a Senior Accountant in Baltimore to participate in close processes, including preparing internal reporting and performing in-depth variance analysis. The Senior Accountant will put together period-end journal entries, perform analytical review procedures during monthly close and prepare reconciliations for balance sheet accounts.
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Job overview
Cowan is seeking a Senior Accountant in Baltimore to participate in close processes, including preparing internal reporting and performing in-depth variance analysis. The Senior Accountant will put together period-end journal entries, perform analytical review procedures during monthly close and prepare reconciliations for balance sheet accounts.
Responsibilities
- Be responsible for the following accounting areas: Goodwill, equity, share-based compensation, intercompany transactions and balances and foreign currency.
- Review and post journal entries during period-end close processes.
- Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations.
- Assess the effectiveness of control procedures.
- Prepare external financial reporting.
- Implement new accounting standards.
- Develop, document and implement procedures that will produce timely and accurate financial information.
- Document processes and procedures.
Skills and qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting.
- Four to six years of accounting or auditing experience.
- CPA preferred.
- Experience with ERP systems, such as Oracle.
- Public accounting experience preferred.
Pay and benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance.
- 401(k) savings plan with company match.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Starting Salary is $78,000 - $85,000 per year based on experience.
- Paid time off.
Cowan's inclusive culture
Our history has taught us that treating everyone with dignity and respect is vital to our ongoing success. We embrace and seek out diversity that is inclusive of thought, race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, age, religion, sexual orientation, ability, medical condition, veteran or military status, experience and background. This diversity and openness ensures all associates have equal access to opportunities and resources to contribute fully to the organization's success, and it fuels innovation, improves strategic thinking and cultivates leadership. Any applicant may request a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by contacting their Recruiter, Human Resources Business Partner, and/or Human Resources Leave Administration.