Senior Accountant

About Stella Marinas

Stella Marinas is a growing marina ownership and management company operating a portfolio of marinas across the Chesapeake Bay region. We are focused on building a professional, scalable platform with strong systems, processes, and customer service at every location.

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and systems-savvy Senior Accountant to support the accounting operations of our marina portfolio. This role will be responsible for overseeing monthly accounting functions across multiple marina locations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, consistency in accounting processes, and strong operational support for on-site teams. The individual will also assist with HR administration.

The ideal candidate combines strong accounting fundamentals with the ability to work closely with marina managers and operational staff in a fast-growing, multi-location environment.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Perform and oversee daily, weekly, and monthly accounting activities for multiple marina locations
• Prepare and review bank reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Ensure accurate financial reporting and maintain data integrity across all locations
• Monitor marina revenue streams including slip rentals, storage, fuel sales, retail sales, and other marina operations
• Coordinate with management and external accountants as needed
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis

Systems & Process Improvement

• Help standardize accounting workflows, controls, and reporting processes across marina locations
• Support onboarding of newly acquired marina properties into company accounting systems and procedures
• Identify process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency and reporting accuracy
• Assist in maintaining integrations between operational systems and accounting platforms

Operational Support

• Work closely with marina managers and regional leadership to support operational and financial objectives
• Provide training and guidance to on-site staff related to accounting procedures and best practices
• Develop and maintain SOPs for accounting and reporting functions
• Support audits, lender reporting, and other financial compliance requirements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience (multi-entity or multi-location experience preferred)
• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals including reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close
• Experience with marina, hospitality, real estate, or multi-location operational businesses preferred
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Strong Excel and accounting systems experience
• Comfortable working across multiple teams and locations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred

Location & Travel Requirements

• Must be based in Maryland or Virginia, or willing to travel to the region periodically as needed
• Occasional travel to marina locations for operational support and onboarding

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunity for growth within a rapidly expanding company

Why Join Stella Marinas?

• Be part of a growing platform in a fragmented industry
• Work directly with leadership on systems and process improvements
• Play a key role in scaling operations across multiple marina locations
• Gain exposure to both operational and corporate accounting in a dynamic environment

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edgewater, MD 21037