Senior Accountant | Environmental Consulting

Sr. AccountantSSP&A is currently looking for a high-impact Sr. Accountant to assist our Controller with our financial operations in our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland. This is a full-time position, hybrid after six months of employment.Job Description:Monitor and prepare quarterly and annual financial statements (convert from cash basis to accrual conforming with GAAP)Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliationsMonthly bank reconciliations (including foreign transactions)Manage accounts receivableManage fixed assets on Thomson Reuters Tax & Accounting Fixed Asset CS software.Prepare and run bi-weekly payroll with Paychex FlexPrepare and submit multi-state personal property tax returnsManage GSA contract and update SAMReview and approve vendor/project contractsAssist external accounting firm with multi-state quarterly and annual tax returnsAssist controller with human resource efforts as well as other responsibilities as neededQualifications:Experienced: 3-5+ years of progressive accounting experience. Deep understanding of GAAP, financial regulations, and tax compliance.Unanet A/E Experience: Advanced hands-on experience with Unanet AE or similar accounting AE software. You understand how to optimize the system for project-based professional services.Technical Proficiency: Strong command of SQL for data querying and reporting. You aren't afraid to dive into the database to find the "why" behind the numbers. Advanced Excel skills.Soft Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.Ethics: High level of integrity and confidentiality regarding financial and employee data.Credentialed: A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required.Compensation and Benefits:Competitive Salary: $100,000 – $125,000 (commensurate with experience).Comprehensive Benefits: 401(k) with a Profit-Sharing plan, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, premium health/dental/vision, Life & Disability Insurance and generous PTO.Purpose-Driven Work: Join a firm where your financial expertise directly supports environmental sustainability.Growth Culture: We invest in our people through professional development and a collaborative environment.All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. SSP&A participates in E-Verify.Interested Candidates:To be accepted as an applicant for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your experience, specifically with Unanet AE and SQL, with "Sr. Accountant" as the subject, to: careers@sspa.com.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, please do not contact the Rockville office or other SSP&A employees directly.