Job Summary:

The Dixon Group is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our team in Chestertown, MD! The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and ensuring accurate financial reporting. This role involves performing reconciliations, journal entries, and managing the month-end and year-end close processes. The Staff Accountant will work closely with other members of the finance team to support the preparation of financial statements, assist with audits, and ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls. As part of the Dixon team you will receive a competitive salary, paid vacation, 401K, health benefits, and much more!

Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your well-being and professional growth. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, competitive salary, bonus programs, and 401K retirement plan, training opportunities, tuition reimbursement, vacation and PTO, paid holidays, gym reimbursements, and more! The potential targeted range for this position is $70-90K.  Join us and be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your goals!

Responsibilities:

General Ledger Maintenance: Maintain the accuracy of the general ledger by preparing and posting journal entries, including adjustments for accruals, prepaids, and fixed assets. Month-End and Year-End Close: Assist in the closing process by preparing necessary adjusting entries and reconciliations. Account Reconciliations: Perform account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts, including cash, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and other key accounts. Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Ensure financial data is accurate, complete, and in compliance with GAAP. Audit Support: Prepare documentation and assist with both internal and external audits. Provide supporting schedules and answer inquiries from auditors. Fixed Assets and Depreciation: Manage the fixed asset accounting process, including tracking capital expenditures, recording depreciation, and performing asset disposals. Variance Analysis: Analyze variances in general ledger accounts and provide explanations for significant fluctuations. Assist in budget vs. actual reporting. Internal Controls: Ensure compliance with internal control procedures. Identify areas for improvement and recommend corrective actions where necessary. Process Improvement: Continuously seek ways to improve efficiency in accounting processes and financial reporting. Compliance: Assist with the preparation and filing of tax returns, regulatory reports, and compliance filings (e.g., sales tax, property tax, etc.). Ad Hoc Projects: Perform special projects and analyses as required by management.

Competencies:

Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting. Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, formulas). Knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.    

The Dixon Group is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company's policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals, as well as to administer all personnel actions, compensation, and benefits, without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry or national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, veteran status, military service, or any other factors protected by applicable law. This policy extends to all employees and applicants and to all aspects of the employment relationship.

 

The Dixon Group is committed to protecting the privacy rights of its employees and job applicants to the fullest extent required by applicable law. To that end, personal information will be collected solely for those legitimate business purposes recognized by law, and then maintained in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to document retention requirements. The Dixon Group does not sell personal information to third parties, and does not share such personal information with third parties except when authorized by law to do so (e.g., in response to a lawful subpoena; mandatory tax reporting; etc.)