We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support a growing finance function. This contract opportunity has the potential to become permanent and begins with a part-time schedule during onboarding and training, with the expectation of increasing to a 30 to 35 hour workweek as responsibilities expand. The position offers a blend of day-to-day accounting operations, payroll support, reconciliations, and reporting, making it well suited for someone who is organized, self-motivated, and interested in a long-term opportunity with a mission-driven organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including reviewing invoices, assigning proper coding, communicating with vendors, processing payments, and recording activity in Deltek.<br>• Process bi-weekly payroll, investigate and resolve discrepancies, maintain payroll-related accruals, and update records for employee onboarding and offboarding changes.<br>• Oversee daily banking activity by tracking transactions, preparing general ledger reconciliations, and producing regular cash flow and accounts payable projection reports.<br>• Review corporate card activity for accurate general ledger classification, reconcile expenses, and match imported statement data to supporting documentation.<br>• Support the month-end close process through journal entry preparation, balance sheet account reconciliation, and timely completion of internal accounting deadlines.<br>• Prepare recurring financial and operational reports, including bank activity summaries, deposit tracking, donation reporting, cash reporting, and project cost analysis.<br>• Review employee expense submissions to ensure compliance with company policies and process reimbursements accurately and on schedule.<br>• Provide guidance and day-to-day support for entry-level accounting tasks as the role grows into a broader weekly hour commitment.
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support financial reporting and day-to-day accounting operations in the Linthicum, Maryland area. This position plays an important role in delivering accurate financial information, reviewing forecasts against budget, and helping leadership understand key business trends. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment while collaborating effectively across teams. The best candidate has experience with hands on month end close processes and can assist with cash applications. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Produce recurring and ad hoc financial reports by collecting data from business systems and internal stakeholders, then organizing the information into clear reporting formats.</p><p>• Review monthly operating results, compare actual performance to budget expectations, and explain significant fluctuations in revenue, expenses, and profitability.</p><p>• Examine profit and loss activity to identify cost variances, highlight trends, and share practical recommendations with management.</p><p>• Complete reconciliations for general ledger, balance sheet, bank, cash, credit card, and other assigned accounts to maintain accurate records.</p><p>• Support monthly business reviews, budget discussions, and leadership meetings through timely preparation of analysis and reporting materials.</p><p>• Manage fixed asset records by tracking additions, depreciation, transfers, and disposals while maintaining supporting schedules.</p><p>• Prepare required tax and statutory filings, including sales tax, property tax, and government reporting submissions.</p><p>• Perform internal audit reviews across business functions to confirm compliance with financial policies, processes, and reporting standards.</p><p>• Research accounting guidance and tax requirements, then provide informed recommendations on appropriate financial treatment and compliance actions.</p>
<p>My client is a multi-faceted, dynamic, nonprofit that is heavily aligned with the real estate, development and lending industries. This person will function as the right hand to the Accounting Manager. This role will have a trajectory for growth and will give the incumbent a wealth of experience in multiple areas. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries for various transactions, including cash activities, accounts payable/receivable, accruals, and interest calculations.</p><p>• Perform routine reconciliations of general ledger accounts, such as cash balances, loan accounts, escrow activities, and prepaid expenses.</p><p>• Support the month-end close process by ensuring deadlines are met and financial data is accurate and complete.</p><p>• Assist with the preparation of internal financial reports, schedules, and documentation for audits.</p><p>• Maintain accounting records related to property-level or loan-level transactions, including funding, servicing, payments, and capital expenditures.</p><p>• Monitor daily cash balances and reconcile banking activity with the general ledger.</p><p>• Process vendor invoices, manage accounts payable aging schedules, and ensure proper coding of transactions.</p><p>• Assist with billing, collections, and accounts receivable aging reviews to ensure timely processing.</p><p>• Uphold internal controls across all accounting functions and provide documentation for annual audits.</p><p>• Contribute to system and process improvement initiatives to enhance accounting workflows.</p>