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SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Towson, MD

$75k-$100k

Position Highlights

Chesapeake Search Partners has been engaged by a growing mechanical contracting firm to identify a Senior Accountant for their organization. The Senior Accountant will serve as a key partner to the Controller, supporting daily accounting operations while progressively assuming broader financial oversight responsibilities. This role is designed as a succession-track position, providing meaningful exposure to payroll compliance, banking operations, general ledger management, audit coordination, and financial reporting.

Banking & Daily Cash Management

  • Review daily bank transactions and monitor cash activity.

  • Post ACH payments received from customers.

  • Perform monthly bank reconciliations.

  • Monitor ACH debits for SUTA taxes to ensure timely and accurate processing.

Accounts Payable & Recurring Expense Management

  • Schedule and post recurring payments (insurance, utilities, professional services, etc.).

  • Post auto-pay invoices as cash payments in A/P upon bank clearance.

  • Review vendor invoices for accuracy and reasonableness (including auditing Integrity Data invoices).

Payroll Processing & Tax Compliance

  • Review weekly payroll input and ensure proper G/L mapping of deductions.

  • Verify net pay distributions for irregularities.

  • Reconcile year-end payroll totals to quarterly 941s.

  • Print and distribute W-2s and 1099s annually.

Employee Deductions, Loans & Benefits Administration

  • Coordinate company vehicle ticket deductions and track via spreadsheet.

  • Generate employee loan documents, issue checks, and monitor amortization schedules.

  • Review weekly health insurance claim reports for anomalies.

  • Sort and allocate monthly health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance bills by division.

  • Manage PPO forms, child support notices, garnishments, and corresponding payroll deductions.

General Ledger, Reporting & Audit Support

  • Post journal entries in GP, including insurance claims and tax liabilities.

  • Reconcile A/P and A/R subledgers to the General Ledger monthly.

  • Prepare and send monthly A/R outstanding reports to FNB.

  • Prepare audit worksheets and documentation for workers’ compensation audits and accounting reviews.

  • Respond to unemployment claims and compliance inquiries.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience; construction or mechanical contracting preferred.

  • Experience with payroll processing and multi-state tax compliance required.

  • Strong understanding of General Ledger structure and account reconciliations.

  • Experience with ERP systems (GP preferred).

  • Advanced Excel proficiency.

  • Close attention to detail with strong organizational skills.

  • Strong analytical and reconciliation skills.

  • Comfort operating in a hands-on, deadline-driven environment.

  • Process-oriented with internal control awareness.

  • Discretion and professionalism in handling confidential payroll matters.

  • Growth mindset aligned with succession planning objectives.

For more information, contact Chloe Marsicano at cmarsicano@chesapeakesearchpartners.com or apply below.