Senior Accountant

Own the Numbers Behind the Mission.

Sound finances keep the Center running and students supported and you'll be the one who safeguards them. As Senior Accountant, you'll manage the Center's financial accounting systems in compliance with Company, Center, and Government requirements, delivering accurate, timely finance services and building the controls that protect against fraud and abuse.

This is a role for an experienced accounting professional who pairs technical precision with sound judgment, leads a capable team, and takes pride in the integrity and accuracy of every number.

Why Join Us? Make a Real Impact!

Job Corps is a transformative program that provides education, vocational training, and career readiness to young adults. In this role, your financial stewardship keeps the Center strong ensuring funds are properly managed, controls are sound, and the finance services students and staff rely on are delivered accurately and on time.

What You'll Do

Manage Financial Systems & Compliance

Manage the Center's financial, payroll, and accounts payable systems, ensuring timeliness and accuracy. Ensure semi-monthly Public Voucher billings and all periodic financial reports comply with Company, Center, and Government requirements. Monitor contract compliance with Center, Corporate, and Governmental financial policies to ensure costs are allowable and properly allocated to cost centers, and accurately allocate expenditure of contract funds while analyzing, interpreting, and reporting accounting data.

Safeguard Integrity & Internal Controls

Implement and manage internal controls that protect the integrity and safeguarding of the Center's financial activities including Center operations, the Student Welfare Fund, concessions, and other student and staff financial services. Maintain adequate systems and controls to prevent theft, fraud, and abuse; actively address integrity weaknesses; and promote staff awareness. Follow all integrity guidelines and ensure strict confidentiality of sensitive information.

Oversee Student Pay & Support Budgeting

Ensure efficient, accurate, and timely management of the Job Corps student pay systems (in coordination with Student Records) and of the SGA financial systems, processes, and reporting. Assist the Director Team with budget planning, development, and management by providing accurate, timely, and complete financial data, and partner with other departments to support sound budgetary spending.

Lead & Develop the Finance Team

Supervise the Finance/Accounting Department interviewing and recommending for hire, training, motivating, developing, and holding staff accountable. Fill vacancies promptly, provide required and supplemental training, employ sound time-management and delegation, recognize accomplishments, and proactively address performance concerns. Mentor and model the Career Success Standards, communicate clearly, partner across all departments, and accept direction from the Center Director, Duty Officer, or Shift Manager, including other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school in accounting, or in an associated business field including satisfactory completion of Intermediate Accounting I, II, and III
• Two (2) years of accounting experience, plus two (2) years of supervisory experience and/or Job Corps finance managerial training as an Adams' Accountant
• Successful completion of company accounting assessment tests

Benefits & Perks

Several of the benefits below are fully sponsored by Adams and Associates, while others include company contributions to help offset costs. Details regarding coverage and contribution amounts will be provided during onboarding.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Matching 401(k)
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional Voluntary Benefits

About Us

Adams and Associates is a 100% employee-owned company that has helped young adults build brighter futures since 1990. As one of the nation’s largest Job Corps operators, our 2,000+ employee-owners turn potential into opportunity recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents & Families.

The Woodland Job Corps Center sits on 33 wooded acres in Laurel, Maryland, just minutes from the city of Laurel. Home to roughly 300 students primarily from across Maryland the Center offers GED and high school diploma pathways plus hands-on training in in-demand trades. It’s a supportive community where staff make a real difference in students’ lives every day.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and become part of a mission that matters.

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