Accountant

Robert Half - Columbia, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Columbia, MD

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

We are seeking an accountant to join our client's team based in Columbia, Maryland. This hybrid role focuses on inventory management and accounting tasks within a dynamic team environment. The Accountant will ensure accurate financial statements, conduct inventory reconciliation, perform a full spectrum accounting cycle, and assist with audits.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate reflection of inventory balance, obsolescence reserve, warranty reserve, and cost of goods sold in financial statements.
• Collaborate with the Product Operations team to perform monthly inventory reconciliation.
• Lead in the physical count of inventory on a quarterly basis, documenting and researching discrepancies.
• Conduct a three-way match for all supplier invoices to ensure integrity between invoice, purchase order, and receiving report.
• Prepare the cost of goods sold journal entry for month-end close.
• Ensure timely recording of all supplier invoices.
• Assist with month, quarterly and annual close.
• Maintain various state accounts for sales and use tax and keep the sales and use tax exemption certificate(s) up to date.
• Perform general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization.
• Assist outside auditors by providing necessary account information and documents for semi-annual and annual audits.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Unanet software
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
• Minimum of three years of experience in a similar role
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan