We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Baltimore, Maryland. This long-term contract position offers a dynamic opportunity to contribute your expertise to a highly impactful foundation project. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in addressing audit findings, ensuring compliance, and supporting financial operations within a nonprofit and higher education environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Perform complex calculations, such as discounted pledge assessments and pledge reserve evaluations.<br>• Manage and oversee investment accounting processes and ensure accuracy in reporting.<br>• Conduct fund accounting activities with a focus on nonprofit standards and practices.<br>• Prepare, review, and analyze journal entries to maintain the accuracy of the general ledger.<br>• Assist with month-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to address and resolve audit findings while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.<br>• Utilize Blackbaud software for financial management and reporting tasks.<br>• Support the foundation's financial goals by providing insights from higher education or nonprofit experience.<br>• Maintain and update records related to investment accounts and financial transactions.<br>• Work effectively in both onsite and remote settings, depending on project needs.

• Minimum of three years of experience in accounting or a related field.<br>• Strong knowledge of month-end close processes and general ledger management.<br>• Proven expertise in fund accounting, particularly within nonprofit organizations.<br>• Familiarity with investment account management and reporting.<br>• Proficiency in using Blackbaud or similar accounting software.<br>• Ability to analyze and create accurate journal entries.<br>• Prior experience in higher education or foundation accounting is highly desirable.<br>• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently or collaboratively.

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