• Senior Accountant

    Aston Carter (Frederick, MD)


    Job Title: Sr. Accountant

    Job Description

    We are seeking a dedicated Accountant to join our dynamic accounting team. This role is pivotal in managing financial accounting, preparing financial statements, and overseeing period close processes. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in supporting operations and executive leadership on various business issues and projects, as well as contributing to the professional development of team members.

    Responsibilities

    + Manage financial accounting, statement preparation, and period close processes, including journal entries and accruals.

    + Monitor and reconcile cash and FF&E balances with lending institutions.

    + Prepare and submit sales/use tax returns and process payments.

    + Engage in strategic planning processes and support budgeting efforts.

    + Partner with operations leaders for financial statement reviews.

    + Manage cash accounts, investor reporting, and quarterly distribution processes.

    + Contribute to professional development training for team members.

    + Identify opportunities for process improvement and maintain a 'continuous improvement' mindset.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.

    + Minimum 5 years of directly relevant experience.

    + Certified Public Accountant (Current or In-Process; Highly Preferred).

    + Strong attention to detail, organizational, and analytical skills.

    + Proficiency in MS Office suite.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Master’s degree in business, accounting or finance (Highly Preferred).

    + Experience in a public accounting firm or hospitality industry (Preferred).

    + Experience with M3 accounting platform is a plus.

    + Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle challenging situations.

    Work Environment

    The role will initially be 100% onsite with a transition to a hybrid schedule offering one remote workday after the initial training period. The standard work hours are 8 AM to 5 PM or 9 AM to 6 PM, with an early office closure at 1 PM during the summer. The dress code is business casual.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Frederick, Maryland.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

    SNAPSHOT ATTACHED UNDER OTHER RELATED LISTS

    DAY 1:PTO Accrual & Holiday Pay (FT Associates Only)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Discount ProgramDAY 60:MedicalDentalVisionFlexible Spending AccountsNorton LifeLockAfter 2 Months: 401K, Match after 1 year.

     

    DAY 90:Tuition Reimbursement - $95 per credit (hourly associates)Driver’s Education ReimbursementGym Reimbursement (managers & office staff only)

     

    DAY 180:Basic Life, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability (managers & office staff)Voluntary Life insurancePet BenefitsVoluntary - Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity

    DAY 365:Tuition Reimbursement - 100% up to IRS cap, $5,250 (managers & office staff)

    Enrollments are all completed in Paycomplamondonbenefits.comEffective July 1, 2025

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Frederick,MD.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2025.

    About Aston Carter:

    Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.