• Columbia, Maryland
  • $65,000–$75,000
23 days ago

Job Description

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant will support the day-to-day accounting functions of the organization, including account reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, financial reporting, and month-end close activities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations.
  • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
  • Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
  • Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation.
  • Support preparation of financial statements and management reports.
  • Monitor and research account discrepancies and resolve issues as needed.
  • Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as necessary.
  • Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation.
  • Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
  • Assist with audit preparation and provide requested documentation.
  • Work closely with management to improve accounting processes and reporting.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting principles.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred; equivalent experience considered.
  • 2-4 years of accounting experience.
  • Experience with general ledger accounting and account reconciliations.
  • Understanding of month-end close procedures.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Technical Requirements

  • QuickBooks Desktop required.
  • Microsoft Excel required.
  • Experience with Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial reporting preferred.

Preferred Experience

  • Job costing exposure.
  • Financial statement preparation experience.
  • Experience working in a small to mid-sized business environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Numbers & Facts

LocationColumbia, Maryland
Salary$65,000–$75,000

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Accounting Policiesunmatched
  • Accounts Payableunmatched
  • Accounts Receivableunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Corporate Policiesunmatched
  • County Ordinancesunmatched
  • Credit Cardsunmatched
  • Desktop PCunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Financial Statementsunmatched
  • Forecastingunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Intuit Quickbooksunmatched
  • Journal Entriesunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Pivot Tablesunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Resolve Customer Issuesunmatched
  • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Vlookupsunmatched

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