Senior Accountant Columbia, Maryland, United States **Company Overview** At Jensen Hughes, we lead with our Purpose + Principles and value our people. Across our global partnership of experts, clients, and communities, we are recognized worldwide for our leadership in fire protection engineering, a legacy of responsibility we have advanced with pride since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related risk management fields — from accessibility consulting, risk and hazard analysis, process safety and forensic investigations to security risk consulting, emergency management and digital innovation. As we champion best practices, set industry standards and support communities with innovative solutions, we are making the world a better place. We believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth fundamentally includes a sustained commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. At Jensen Hughes, diversity is ingrained in our culture -- we accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background. Our differences and uniqueness are celebrated and reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks. **Job Overview** We are seeking a Senior Accountant – Tax & Compliance to join our Corporate Accounting team. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, Tax and Compliance, this role plays a key part in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting. This position is deadline-driven and involves a variety of accounting responsibilities, including journal entry preparation, month-end close, and supporting statutory audits and tax compliance. As a Senior Accountant, you will analyze financial data, maintain accurate records, and collaborate across teams to ensure compliance with accounting principles and regulations. You will also have the opportunity to recommend and implement process improvements while working closely with mid-level management and executive financial leadership. **Responsibilities** + Ensure financial close deadlines are met while maintaining a high level of accuracy + Prepare and reconcile monthly balance sheets, identifying and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner + Research technical accounting topics and draft internal accounting memos + Partner with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Project Accounting teams to align accounting policies and workflows with financial reporting + Support international statutory audits, tax returns, and compliance matters + Gather data and respond to IRS and state notices + Ensure adherence to compliance deadlines, including tax extensions, filings, and reporting requirements + Prepare and submit various tax-related forms, such as personal property tax returns + Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy **Requirements and Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA strongly preferred) + 3+ years of relevant accounting experience (public accounting experience a plus) + Strong knowledge of US GAAP and proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) + Experience with Deltek Costpoint is a plus + Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and meet strict deadlines in a dynamic environment + Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a solutions-oriented mindset + Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a commitment to fostering an inclusive and team-oriented environment \#LI-BD1 Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting and not a guarantee of compensation. Final compensation may vary based on factors, including but not limited to, responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, geographic location, internal equity, alignment with market data. Jensen Hughes offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401(k) with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the positions.” National Pay Range $85,000-$92,000USD **_Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status._** The security of your personal data is important to us. Jensen Hughes has implemented reasonable physical, technical, and administrative security standards to protect personal data from loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction. We protect your personal data against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, using security technologies and procedures, such as encryption and limited access. Only authorized individuals may access your personal data for the purpose for which it was collected, and these individuals receive training about the importance of protecting personal data. Jensen Hughes is committed to compliance with all relevant data privacy laws in all areas where we do business, including, but not limited to, the GDPR and the CCPA. Additionally, our service providers are contractually bound to maintain the confidentiality of personal data and may not use the information for any unauthorized purpose. *Policy on use of 3rd party recruiting agency for direct placements Jensen Hughes will occasionally augment a recruiting search through agencies for certain positions when business conditions warrant. Jensen Hughes will not accept resumes, inquiries or proposals from recruiting agencies as an acceptable method to consider a candidate. 3rd party recruiting agencies must sign a standard Jensen Hughes agreement after being evaluated and accepted by a Human Resources or Talent Acquisition manager, or member of the talent acquisition team. Hiring managers and employees of Jensen Hughes are not authorized to accept resumes, engage in fee-based searches through recruiting firms or sign a search agreement. Please note this policy does not apply to “staffing firms” or firms that are involved with hiring temporary staff. Any recruiting agency interested in being considered may contact our recruiting team at jensenhughesrecruiting.com. Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at Jensen Hughes? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email.