Senior Accountant | Cost Accountant | Financial Analysis

Bartenfelder Companies

Location: Street, Maryland

Job Type: Full-Time | In-Person

Salary: $85,000–$145,000 annually, based on experience

About the Position

Bartenfelder Sanitation Service, Inc. & Bartenfelder Landscape Service, Inc. are established, locally owned companies providing residential, commercial, throughout the DMV area.

We are seeking an experienced, highly analytical Senior Accountant – Cost Accounting & Financial Analysis to take ownership of our daily accounting operations while providing the financial insights necessary to support sound business decisions.

This position combines traditional accounting responsibilities with cost accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and operational profitability management.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to translate complex financial information into practical recommendations.

We are looking for more than someone who maintains accurate books. We want someone who understands what the numbers mean, identifies opportunities to improve financial performance, and helps management make informed decisions.

Key ResponsibilitiesAccounting & Financial Management

• Independently manage daily accounting operations, including general ledger accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and double-entry bookkeeping.
• Perform bank reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and general ledger account analysis.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Monitor cash flow, operating expenses, and overall financial performance.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Coordinate with external accountants and tax professionals as necessary.

Cost Accounting & Job Pricing Analysis

• Develop and maintain accurate job-costing and cost-allocation systems.
• Analyze direct and indirect operating costs, including labor, fuel, maintenance, equipment, disposal fees, and overhead.
• Evaluate the profitability of individual customers, contracts, routes, and service divisions.
• Perform detailed cost and pricing analysis to ensure services are appropriately priced and profitable.
• Identify trends, cost inefficiencies, and opportunities for improved margins.
• Assist management in evaluating contract proposals, service pricing, and potential business opportunities.
• Prepare cost reports and provide recommendations based on financial findings.

Fleet, Equipment & Asset Cost Analysis

• Monitor and analyze the total cost of ownership and operation for individual trucks, vehicles, and equipment.
• Track equipment-specific expenses, including repairs, maintenance, fuel, insurance, depreciation, and financing costs.
• Develop and maintain financial tracking systems to accurately assign expenses to individual pieces of equipment.
• Analyze equipment utilization, operating efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Identify equipment with excessive operating costs and provide recommendations regarding continued use, replacement, or disposal.
• Assist management in evaluating equipment purchases, financing options, and capital expenditures.

Inventory & Fixed Asset Management

• Maintain accurate inventory records, including purchases, usage, valuation, and cost allocation.
• Assign parts, supplies, and repair expenses to the appropriate equipment or operating division.
• Monitor inventory levels, costs, and discrepancies.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules, depreciation records, and equipment acquisition and disposal documentation.
• Identify unnecessary inventory expenditures and opportunities for improved cost management.

Financial Analysis, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Prepare detailed financial reports and written analyses to support management decisions.
• Analyze profitability across all aspects of revenue streams.
• Develop and maintain operating budgets, financial forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Evaluate actual financial results against budgets, forecasts, and historical performance.
• Identify financial trends, variances, and areas of concern.
• Utilize Excel, accounting software, and data analysis tools to organize and interpret financial information.
• Communicate financial findings clearly and provide actionable recommendations for improving profitability and controlling expenses.
• Assist management in evaluating the financial impact of operational changes, investments, and business growth opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a senior accounting or cost accounting position.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting, corporate accounting, general ledger management, and double-entry bookkeeping.
• Demonstrated experience in cost accounting, cost analysis, financial analysis, and account reconciliation.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Experience preparing and interpreting financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cost allocation, and profitability analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, financial modeling, and data analysis.
• Proficiency with accounting software and financial management systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to independently manage multiple accounting responsibilities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information to management.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience in waste management, trucking, transportation, construction, equipment rental, manufacturing, or another equipment-intensive industry.
• Experience with equipment costing, fleet expense analysis, inventory costing, and fixed asset management.
• Experience with QuickBooks, ERP systems, or comparable accounting platforms.
• Familiarity with business intelligence tools and advanced financial reporting.
• Previous experience developing financial tracking systems, cost-control procedures, or management reporting.
• CPA or CMA designation is a plus, but not required.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented accounting professional who can confidently manage the financial responsibilities of a growing business while looking for opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability.

The right individual will be comfortable handling everything from daily account reconciliations and financial reporting to evaluating the operating costs of individual trucks, analyzing customer profitability, and recommending financial improvements.

This position requires someone who is hands-on, analytical, self-directed, and capable of taking ownership of the company's accounting functions.

You should be able to look beyond financial statements, recognize potential problems, investigate discrepancies, and provide management with clear, practical solutions.

Compensation & Opportunity

• Annual salary of $85,000–$145,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Full-time, in-person position.
• Direct involvement with company leadership and financial decision-making.
• Opportunity to develop and improve financial reporting, cost tracking, and operational analysis systems.
• Meaningful role in supporting the financial performance and continued growth of an established local company.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume detailing their accounting background, cost accounting experience, financial analysis capabilities, and experience with operational or equipment-related cost management.

Bartenfelder Sanitation Service, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: $85,900.00 - $145,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person