Accounting

General Ledger/Tax Accountant

CFS

Maryland · Baltimore · United States

General Ledger/Tax Accountant - Hybrid in Baltimore, MD
  • Our client, a small and growing company in Baltimore, is seeking a General Ledger/Tax Accountant to join their team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a direct impact in a close knit environment. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, confident in their tax skills, willing to ask questions, and capable of taking ownership after a short training period.
  • This firm is flexible and open to a wide range of experience levels from seasoned professionals to recent accounting graduates who show strong aptitude and eagerness to learn and all career stages in between!
Why This General Ledger/Tax Accountant Role Is Appealing:
  • Join a stable small business where your work is visible and valued
  • Very flexible environment; hybrid options after initial training
  • Hands on exposure to corporate, state, and local tax functions, as well as estate tax and investment accounting
  • Collaborative, friendly environment with a strong commitment to work life balance
  • Opportunity to help refine processes and contribute to departmental improvements
Responsibilities of the General Ledger/Tax Accountant:
  • Prepare Individual (1040), Trust (1041), Partnership (1065), and Corporate (1120) returns
  • Support K-1 generation and ensure compliance with applicable tax regulations and reporting requirements
  • Review 1099s, investment statements, and categorize income appropriately
  • Analyze financial data for tax implications and assist with planning
  • Reconcile general ledger tax accounts and support month/quarter-end processes
  • Create adjusting journals
  • Maintain organized tax records, schedules, and supporting documentation
  • Support external audits and respond to notices as needed
  • Collaborate with accounting leadership to ensure accurate, timely filings
  • Support ongoing reorganization and post-consolidation modernization
Qualifications for the General Ledger/Tax Accountant:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
    • CPA or CPA candidate a plus
  • 3+ years' accounting experience
    • Ability to understand tax forms and categorize financial information
    • General ledger experience, estate tax, and/or investment accounting exposure a plus
  • Proficiency with CCH Axcess, Great Plains, or similar software preferred
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, etc.)
  • Detail oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple deadlines
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work in a small, team focused environment and wear multiple hats

Schedule: Office located in Baltimore, MD (21209). Company offers hybrid flexibility after training
Salary: $85,000-$95,000

Reference: 3134220744

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