Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support an organization in Baltimore, Maryland. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who enjoys managing day-to-day accounting activities while contributing to accurate financial reporting and operational stability. The position offers hands-on involvement across core accounting functions, payroll processing, and audit support.

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and routine bookkeeping activities.

• Prepare journal entries and maintain the general ledger to ensure financial records remain accurate and up to date.

• Complete month-end close tasks, including account analysis and reconciliation of bank and balance sheet accounts.

• Process bi-weekly payroll with accuracy and timeliness while maintaining proper supporting documentation.

• Support the annual audit by organizing financial records, responding to requests, and assisting with audit preparation.

• Use accounting software to record transactions, monitor financial activity, and generate reports.

• Create and work with Microsoft Excel files, including pivot tables and data import/export tasks, to analyze and manage accounting information.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of accounting experience.

• Practical knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, general ledger maintenance, and month-end close procedures.

• Experience preparing reconciliations, including bank reconciliations and other balance sheet account reviews.

• Background processing bi-weekly payroll accurately and confidentially.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and handling imported or exported financial data.

Compensation

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