Accountant Supervisor

Baltimore City•Baltimore, MD

1d•$78,588 - $102,163•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounting Supervisor performs specialized accounting work and administers the Enoch Pratt Free Library’s financial and accounting systems. The role supports the preparation of the Library’s financial statements and coordinates the annual audit, working with the Library Controller and a second Accounting Supervisor. It supervises the Fiscal Technical and Fiscal Office Assistant and works under the supervision of the Library Controller. The position is in the Finance and Procurement Department at 400 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, Maryland. It may be hybrid after 90 days of employment. The listed annual salary range is $78,588 to $102,163. The role requires a criminal conviction check for candidates under final consideration and completion of a financial disclosure under the City Ethics Law.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
Five or more years of experience in a complex accounting environment.
Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, GASB, and GAAP in a nonprofit or governmental setting.
Technical knowledge and hands-on proficiency in administering and operating automated accounting systems.
Knowledge of maintaining a Chart of Accounts and accounting systems.
Demonstrated communication and customer service skills.
Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of financial statement preparation, including consolidation in an automated environment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Library staff, administrators, and City and State officials.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
Experience coordinating activities related to an external audit.
Collaboration skills and ability to work as part of a team.
Candidates under final consideration must authorize the release of and successfully complete a criminal conviction check.
Must complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience is strongly desired.
Accounting experience in a government or nonprofit agency.
Experience with MIP; MIP is preferred.
Experience with Workday.

Responsibilities

Supervise a small bi-weekly payroll, including tax remittances.
Prepare, coordinate, and oversee payroll tax returns.
Maintain liaison with Library, City, and State personnel and agencies.
Monitor and reconcile assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses.
Maintain and administer the accounting system.
Assist in maintaining policies and procedures for the Office of Finance and Procurement.
Prepare annual audited financial statements with the Controller and the second Accounting Supervisor, consolidating data from multiple sources.
Work directly with auditors to coordinate the annual audit, including preparing reconciliations and schedules with other Library staff.
Oversee treasury functions, cash management, account and bank reconciliation, and the control environment.
Supervise processing of cash receipts from Library neighborhood locations.
Prepare and reconcile cash receipts from donors, grantors, credit cards, and miscellaneous revenue sources.
Administer the credit card program.
Maintain the Chart of Accounts.
Supervise the Fiscal Technical and Fiscal Office Assistant.