Senior Accountant

Catholic Charities of Baltimore
2300 Dulaney Valley Road
Timonium, MD 21093, USA

Salary: $86,000 - $91,000 per year

Catholic Charities of Baltimore is currently seeking a
Senior Accountant
who will be accountable for program accounting, special projects, and other analytical projects as assigned. The hybrid work schedule is Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm; 3 days in office; 2 days WFH.

Catholic Charities of Baltimore is seeking a Senior Accountan
t to play a key role in supporting the Agency’s financial stewardship by managing program accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, and related analysis for assigned areas. This position is accountable for producing accurate and timely financial information, monitoring funding and regulatory requirements, supporting audits and forecasting, and identifying issues that affect financial performance or operational decision‑making. Working in partnership with program leadership, internal stakeholders, and the Accounting Manager, the Senior Accountant helps strengthen financial oversight, support sound business decisions, and advance the organization’s ability to serve its mission effectively.

• Prepares accurate and timely financial statements for assigned programs, including calculating, documenting, and posting journal entries to support complete monthly and year‑end close processes.
• Reviews financial results for compliance issues, errors, and budget variances; make or recommend corrective adjustments; and upscale significant concerns to protect financial accuracy and funding integrity.
• Develops annual budgets and periodic forecasts for assigned programs to support financial planning, resource allocation, and operational decision‑making.
• Prepares audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for internal and external audits to facilitate timely review and successful audit outcomes.
• Maintains working knowledge of applicable funding source regulations and reporting requirements to ensure assigned accounting activities remain compliant.
• Monitors account activity and keep the supervisor and relevant staff informed of exceptions, follow‑up actions, and account status to support timely resolution and sound financial oversight.
• Manages assigned work to consistently meet internal and external deadlines for reports, reconciliations, and other required deliverables.
• Builds and maintains effective working relationships with supervisors, program staff, funding source representatives, partners, and internal clients to support accurate information exchange and responsive service.
• Conducts periodic visits to assigned programs to review financial activity, strengthen operational understanding, and support accurate accounting and reporting.
• Participates in required staff meetings, internal training, and external job‑related training as needed to remain informed and effective in assigned program areas.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to support departmental priorities and agency operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field required; equivalent combination of relevant education and progressively responsible accounting experience may be considered.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible accounting experience required, including financial reporting, reconciliations, month‑end close, and analysis.
• Experience supporting audits, budgeting/forecasting, and work within grant‑funded, regulated, nonprofit, healthcare, or multi‑program environments preferred.

• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, processes, internal controls, and applicable regulations required to manage program accounting, maintain…