Senior Accountant

Kforce's client in Columbia, MD is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant with strong accounting, reconciliation, and analytical skills. This is not a traditional collections role. The ideal candidate will investigate and resolve discrepancies between the Accounts Receivable subledger and General Ledger while supporting revenue, billing, and financial reporting processes. Key Responsibilities:

• Reconcile AR subledger activity to the General Ledger and investigate variances
• Research accounting discrepancies, posting errors, and historical transactions
• Prepare account reconciliations and support corrective journal entries
• Analyze transaction flows and support month-end and year-end close activities
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations, audit requests, and financial reporting
• Review contracts and billing agreements to ensure accurate revenue recognition
• Develop billing schedules and maintain supporting Excel documentation
• Support ERP system activities, data validation, and transaction analysis
• Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, Revenue, and Billing teams to resolve issues
• Participate in ledger cleanup projects, process improvements, and system enhancements
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, errors, and opportunities for increased efficiency
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of General Ledger accounting, debits and credits, and financial reporting
• Experience performing account reconciliations and variance analysis
• Knowledge of Accounts Receivable processes and revenue accounting
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and large dataset analysis
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

• Accounting degree strongly preferred
• Experience with Workday or other ERP systems
• Experience with data cleanup, system conversions, and process improvement initiatives
• Background in revenue accounting, AR accounting, or reconciliation-heavy accounting roles
• Experience working in complex corporate, governmental, or multi-entity environments

• General Ledger Accounting
• Account Reconciliations
• Financial Analysis
• Revenue Accounting
• Accounts Receivable Accounting
• Data Analysis
• Problem Solving
• Process Improvement
• ERP Systems
• Excel Expertise
• Attention to Detail
• Cross-Functional Collaboration