Staff Accountant

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support key accounting operations for a non-profit organization in Towson, Maryland. This Contract position will play an important role in payroll, accounts payable, expense review, and month-end accounting activities while helping maintain accurate financial records and compliance. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and hands-on experience working across payroll, vendor payments, reconciliations, and audit support.

Responsibilities:

- Manage semi-monthly payroll processing, validate employee compensation data, and coordinate closely with the payroll provider and HR to resolve payroll-related questions.

- Maintain payroll records, enter employee information into the payroll system, monitor taxable benefits, and prepare related reconciliations, W-2 support, and compensation allocations based on timesheets.

- Oversee invoice processing and disbursements in alignment with internal controls, including vendor payments, wire activity, and year-end 1099 preparation.

- Provide backup support for employee expense and corporate card administration by reviewing transactions, completing reconciliations, and helping enforce policy compliance and deadlines.

- Organize financial documentation by preserving invoice records, payment support, check copies, and other accounting files in both electronic and physical formats.

- Assist with monthly close activities by preparing journal entries and supporting schedules tied to general ledger accuracy and reporting requirements.

- Contribute to audit readiness by completing assigned schedules, gathering requested documentation, and supporting annual and interim audit processes.

- Partner with colleagues across finance to document procedures, support cross-training efforts, and help onboard staff on finance-related processes and tools. Requirements - At least 3 years of accounting experience with exposure to payroll, accounts payable, and general ledger activities.

- Demonstrated ability to prepare journal entries, support month-end close, and reconcile financial transactions accurately.

- Practical experience with payroll processing, employee benefit-related accounting, and vendor invoice administration.

- Proficiency in expense management, credit card reconciliation, and invoice coding within established policies.

- Strong Excel skills, including the use of formulas for analysis, reconciliations, and reporting support.

- Experience working with accounting or ERP platforms such as Financial Edge, Blackbaud, or Net Suite.

- Ability to manage multiple deadlines, maintain organized records, and communicate effectively with finance, HR, and external partners.

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