Accountant

Chimes • Baltimore, MD

5d • $65,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Chimes team and help make an impact through accurate financial stewardship. As our Payroll Accountant, you will be responsible for preparing and posting payroll-related journal entries, reviewing payroll taxes and ensuring timely and accurate tax payments, and reviewing federal and state payroll tax filings for accuracy and compliance. You will also post payroll activity to the general ledger, reconcile payroll bank accounts and assigned general ledger accounts, and prepare payroll accruals and month-end journal entries. This role assists with month-end close activities and financial reporting, performs payroll-related variance analysis, and supports internal and external audits. Additionally, you will process state unemployment payments for multiple entities and assist with other accounting and finance projects as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and payroll accounting.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills with advanced Excel proficiency.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines, especially during month-end close.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Nonprofit accounting experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries.
• Review payroll taxes and ensure timely and accurate tax payments.
• Review federal and state payroll tax filings for accuracy and compliance.
• Post payroll activity to the general ledger.
• Reconcile payroll bank accounts and assigned general ledger accounts.
• Prepare payroll accruals and month-end journal entries.
• Assist with month-end close activities and financial reporting.
• Perform payroll-related variance analysis.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Process state unemployment payments for multiple entities.
• Assist with other accounting and finance projects as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403(b) with Company Match
• Transportation Subsidy
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Referral Bonus opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level