Accounting Associate

Accounting Associate - Baltimore, MD

About the Company and Accounting Associate Opportunity:

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• CFS is working with a repeat client in the education industry to find a Accounting Associate on a contract to hire basis
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• This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the financial operations of a respected educational organization while gaining valuable experience in higher education accounting. Organization described as tight knit, very welcoming, and great at providing learning opportunities to their employees
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• Schedule: Fully on site in Baltimore, MD. M-F 40 hours per week, work an 8.5 hour day between 8am-6pm
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  • Free street parking
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• Reports to the AP Supervisor
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• Salary: $52,000-$55,000
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Job Duties for the Accounting Associate:

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• Manage accounts payable and receivable, update and reconcile financial records, prepare payroll and leave reports, maintain AP inboxes, and compile financial summaries
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• Provide comprehensive bookkeeping support for complex financial accounts, ensuring timely reporting, monitoring budget changes, reconciling discrepancies, and conducting in-depth research to resolve issues
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• Analyze financial records, review transactions, verify figures, reconcile account balances, and identify trends or discrepancies
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• Ensure accurate documentation of financial transactions
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• Audit account activity, ensuring all transactions are properly recorded, adjustments are accurately calculated, and necessary corrections are made
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• Generate various financial reports using both manual methods and automated tools
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• Suggest process improvements as needed
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Qualifications for the Accounting Associate:

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• 4+ years' general accounting experience required
  
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  • Knowledge of accounting and working with purchase orders required
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• Associates degree in related field a plus, but not required
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• Must be comfortable using Excel
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  • Experience using Banner a plus, but not required
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• Experience working in higher education a plus, but not required
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• Must be able to pass a background check
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