We are looking for a detail-oriented Accountant to join our team in Baltimore, Maryland. This Contract to permanent position is ideal for candidates seeking to gain valuable experience in the insurance industry while contributing to various accounting operations. The role involves maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and supporting multiple departments with reconciliations and reporting. Responsibilities:• Process cash receipts, including contributions and trustee payments, and record them accurately in accounting systems.• Prepare journal entries to post monthly benefit activities across medical, vacation, training, and pension departments.• Reconcile financial data such as overpayments, refunds, claims, and tax liabilities to ensure accuracy.• Manage tax deposits, including daily, bi-weekly, and ad-hoc payments, and report activity to relevant stakeholders.• Assist with bank transactions, including creating invoices, posting receipts, and reconciling accounts.• Approve positive pay exceptions and handle returned or voided checks.• Generate financial reports and input data into systems for compliance and audit purposes.• Support recurring journal entries for contributions and sales tax and conduct monthly close activities.• Collaborate with departments to track and report detailed activity, ensuring adherence to financial procedures.• Assist with miscellaneous accounting projects and provide accurate documentation as needed

• Proficiency in accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash applications. • Experience with bank and account reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy. • Strong knowledge of accounting entries and journal entry preparation. • Familiarity with Great Plains Accounting software and Excel. • Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and meet deadlines. • Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail in financial data. • Effective communication skills to collaborate across teams and departments. • Prior experience in the insurance industry or similar sectors is a plus.

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Baltimore, MD
onsite
Contract / Temporary to Hire
23.00 - 27.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accountant to join our team in Baltimore, Maryland. This Contract to permanent position is ideal for candidates seeking to gain valuable experience in the insurance industry while contributing to various accounting operations. The role involves maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and supporting multiple departments with reconciliations and reporting. Responsibilities:• Process cash receipts, including contributions and trustee payments, and record them accurately in accounting systems.• Prepare journal entries to post monthly benefit activities across medical, vacation, training, and pension departments.• Reconcile financial data such as overpayments, refunds, claims, and tax liabilities to ensure accuracy.• Manage tax deposits, including daily, bi-weekly, and ad-hoc payments, and report activity to relevant stakeholders.• Assist with bank transactions, including creating invoices, posting receipts, and reconciling accounts.• Approve positive pay exceptions and handle returned or voided checks.• Generate financial reports and input data into systems for compliance and audit purposes.• Support recurring journal entries for contributions and sales tax and conduct monthly close activities.• Collaborate with departments to track and report detailed activity, ensuring adherence to financial procedures.• Assist with miscellaneous accounting projects and provide accurate documentation as needed
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