Staff Accountant

Description

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support revenue accounting and receivables activities for a nonprofit organization in Baltimore, Maryland. This position plays a key role in billing, collections, and cash application while partnering with internal teams to keep financial records accurate and revenues. The role also contributes to month-end close, audit preparation, and broader finance operations through cross-functional support.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare and distribute invoices for grant funding, donor commitments, and program-related revenue, ensuring billing details are accurate and complete.

- Record incoming payments promptly and apply cash receipts correctly to outstanding balances across multiple revenue sources.

- Track receivable activity, follow up on overdue amounts, and help maintain healthy collection cycles for the organization.

- Reconcile revenue, contributions, and receivable balances by maintaining organized schedules and supporting documentation.

- Partner with development and program staff to align financial data with fundraising and operational records.

- Assist with monthly closing tasks by preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and revenue-related analyses.

- Provide documentation and account support required for audits and financial reporting in accordance with nonprofit accounting standards.

- Offer backup assistance in other finance areas, including accounts payable processing, bank reconciliations, and cash management duties as needed.

Requirements - Experience in staff accounting, accounts receivable, or revenue accounting, preferably within a nonprofit environment.

- Working knowledge of general ledger activity, journal entries, and account reconciliation procedures.

- Familiarity with grant accounting, grant management, and the financial tracking of restricted funding.

- Ability to support compliance and reporting needs related to federal grants and other revenue sources.

- Understanding of corporate tax, sales tax, and corporate tax return concepts as applicable to organizational operations.

- Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate financial records and supporting schedules.

- Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with finance, development, and program teams.

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