Job Description

Job Location: Smith-Midland Corporation - Midland, VA 22728The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting the Company’s general accounting functions with a focus on accurate financial reporting, cost accounting, internal controls, and compliance with U.S. GAAP. This role plays a key part in the monthly close process, manufacturing cost analysis, and preparation of schedules supporting SEC reporting, audits, and management review. Experience in a manufacturing or construction environment is strongly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
General Accounting & Close
- Prepare and review monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
- Assist with the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process
- Ensure accurate recording of revenue, inventory, cost of goods sold, and accruals
- Maintain balance sheet integrity and resolve variances timely
Manufacturing & Cost Accounting
- Support inventory accounting for raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods
- Assist with standard cost updates, variance analysis, and inventory reserves
- Analyze production costs, labor, overhead absorption, and job-level profitability
- Collaborate with operations and production teams to understand cost drivers
Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Prepare schedules supporting quarterly and annual SEC filings (Form 10-Q, 10-K)
- Assist with compliance under U.S. GAAP, including revenue recognition, inventory, leases, and asset accounting
- Support internal control documentation and SOX-related processes
- Assist with external audits and respond to auditor requests (BDO or other audit firm)
Cash, Fixed Assets & Other Areas
- Assist with fixed asset accounting, depreciation, and capital project tracking
- Support cash, debt, and covenant reporting schedules
- Assist with sales and use tax filings and other regulatory reporting as needed
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation

QualificationsEducation & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
- CPA or CPA-eligible preferred
- 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience
- Manufacturing, construction, or project-based accounting experience strongly preferred
- Public company or SEC reporting experience a plus
Technical Skills
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP
- Experience with inventory and cost accounting in a manufacturing environment
- ERP experience (Sage MAS 500 or similar manufacturing ERP preferred)
- Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
- Experience working with external auditors
Soft Skills
- Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset
- Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced close environment
- Effective communicator with operations, finance, and leadership teams
- Self-starter with strong organizational skills