We are offering a contract employment opportunity for a Staff Accountant in Baltimore, Maryland. As a Staff Accountant, you will be an integral part of our finance team, focusing on maintaining precise financial records and utilizing the financial system to its full potential. You will primarily focus on reviewing invoices and supporting documentation for grantees.
Responsibilities
• Analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to reporting and procedural standards.
• Develop or introduce enhancements in communication, observation, or enforcement of accounting principles.
• Process invoices for payment and verify the accuracy of financial information and records.
• Prepare adjusting journal entries and review accounts for discrepancies, reconciling any differences.
• Aid internal or external auditors and identify compliance issues that warrant follow-up or investigation.
• Distribute written policies and procedures associated with accounting transactions.
• Conduct intermittent internal reviews or audits to confirm that procedures are being followed.
• Assist in preparing documentation activities and handle other duties as required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role
• Solid understanding and ability to analyze financial statements
• Experience in financial statement preparation
• Able to prepare monthly financial reports
• Familiarity with adjusting journal entries
• Understanding of the process for creating journal entries
• Experience with reconciliations in accounting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel