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Senior Accountant

Master Trades Group

Beltsville · On-site Full-time Senior 1mo ago

About the role

JOB SUMMARY

MTG is seeking a skilled Senior Accountant to support our Accounting Business Services (ABS) organization. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and well-controlled accounting operations, with a focus on subledger integrity, reconciliations, and month-end close activities. The Senior Accountant applies strong technical accounting knowledge, analytical skills, and a process-oriented mindset to support financial reporting, operational efficiency, and internal controls. In addition, this role partners closely with the Accounting Business Services Manager and cross-functional teams to resolve issues, improve processes, and support system integrations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Operational Accounting & Controls

  • Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
  • Ensure accuracy and completeness of subledger transactions, including invoicing, cash application, collections accounting, vendor activity, and payment postings.
  • Identify discrepancies between subledgers and the general ledger, investigate root causes, and resolve timely.
  • Support month-end and year-end close activities in alignment with internal controls and accounting policies.
  • Maintain and strengthen internal controls over transaction-level accounting processes, including documentation and approvals.

Subledger Integrity & Issue Resolution

  • Review and analyze data flows between systems (e.g., Service Titan, Medius, Sage) to ensure accurate financial reporting.
  • Partner with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Operations teams to resolve transactional issues and improve data accuracy.
  • Support the resolution of complex accounting issues, including unapplied cash, invoice mismatches, and vendor discrepancies.
  • Escalate risks, control gaps, and system issues with recommended corrective actions.

Reporting, Analysis & Insights

  • Perform flux analysis and provide explanations for variances in key balance sheet and income statement accounts.
  • Analyze operational and accounting metrics (e.g., DSO, DPO, aging trends, invoice exceptions) to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
  • Support the preparation of audit schedules and provide documentation for internal and external audits.

Process Improvement & Systems Support

  • Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and standardization within process workflows.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to implement enhancements in accounting systems and processes.
  • Support system integrations, including M&A onboarding activities, data validation, and process alignment.

Ownership & Collaboration

  • Take ownership of assigned accounting areas, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are consistently met.
  • Act as a key point of contact for accounting-related inquiries from internal stakeholders.
  • Support the Accounting Business Services Manager with ad hoc projects, reporting, and process initiatives.
  • Provide guidance and informal support to junior team members as needed.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • 4–6+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a multi-entity or shared services environment.
  • Strong understanding of US GAAP and transaction-level accounting processes (O2C and P2P).
  • Experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel (PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, IF formulas, conditional formatting).
  • Ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred:

  • Experience using Sage Intacct, Medius, Service Titan, Concur, or similar ERP and automation tools.
  • Experience supporting process improvements, automation initiatives, or system implementations.
  • Experience in a high-growth or private equity-backed environment.
  • This could include experience with specific tools or a second language.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

2 days in-office required. Standard office setting with regular computer use. May require extended periods of sitting.

EOE

Skills

ExcelSage IntacctService TitanUS GAAP

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