Staff Accountant

CFS

Owings Mills, MD

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$65,000–$75,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Finance, General Ledger Accounting, Healthcare, Laptop PC, Life Insurance, Nonprofit, Problem Solving Skills, Reconciliation, Retirement Plan, Sales Tax, Team Player, Tuition Fees, Use Tax
LOCATION
Owings Mills, MD
POSTED
12 days ago


Staff Accountant


Owings Mills, MD | Full-Time | On-Site


Compensation


$65,000 - $75,000 base salary


Benefits & Perks


Outstanding Work-Life Balance



  • Approximately 6 weeks of PTO

  • 25 Additional school holiday closures throughout the year

  • Fridays off during the summer

  • Supportive and flexible work environment


Healthcare



  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage

  • Employer pays a significant portion of employee healthcare premiums


Retirement



  • 403(b) retirement plan

  • Employer matching contributions

  • Additional employer retirement contributions based on tenure and eligibility


Additional Perks



  • Free daily lunch

  • Free on-site parking

  • Employer-paid life insurance

  • On-site childcare options

  • Parental leave

  • Tuition remission opportunities

  • Company-provided laptop


Are you looking for a stable accounting opportunity with exceptional work-life balance, outstanding benefits, and a collaborative team environment?


A highly respected independent educational institution in the Baltimore area is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its close-knit finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys full-cycle accounting, thrives in a mission-driven environment, and is looking for a role that offers both professional growth and quality of life.


What You'll Do



  • Prepare and distribute monthly General Ledger reports to department managers and respond to related inquiries

  • Process and record cash receipts and deposits

  • Complete monthly sales and use tax filings

  • Reconcile bank accounts and other complex General Ledger accounts

  • Assist with and process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 200 employees

  • Support month-end close activities and other accounting functions as needed


What We're Looking For



  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

  • 3+ years of full-cycle accounting experience

  • Strong account reconciliation skills

  • Analytical mindset with the ability to work independently and solve problems proactively

  • Payroll experience is preferred, but not required for candidates with strong accounting backgrounds

  • Experience in education, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations is a plus

  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented personality


Why This Opportunity?


This position offers the rare combination of meaningful work, strong leadership, exceptional benefits, and genuine work-life balance. You'll join a small, collaborative accounting team where your contributions will be valued and your professional growth supported.


If you're seeking a long-term opportunity with a respected organization and a positive team culture, we'd love to hear from you.

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About the Company

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CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/