Staff Accountant

National Lutheran Communities & Services•Frederick, MD

13d•$75,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

You’ve built your accounting skills and are ready to bring them to a mission-driven organization where your work truly matters. As a Staff Accountant with National Lutheran Communities & Services (NLCS), you’ll play a key role in strengthening the financial foundation of a 130-year, faith-inspired, not-for-profit organization that serves older adults with excellence, compassion, and purpose. In this hybrid role (candidates must reside within a commutable distance to our Frederick, MD home office), you’ll go beyond analyzing data—you’ll help drive the innovation and insights that empower stronger, more vibrant communities. Join a collaborative, mission-driven team that celebrates your expertise, values your attention to detail, and shares your passion for creating lasting impact.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in accounting is required
Ability to work as part of a supportive, high functioning Finance team requiring flexibility, proactive communication, and teamwork
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required (such as, but not limited to, extracting and manipulating large data sets, using complex formulas)
Demonstrated ability to summarize data in a clear, concise, and professional manner
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to meet established deadlines
Ability to communicate at all levels, provide instruction and train other team members as required
Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
Strong computer skills are required, to include Microsoft Office applications
Ability to read and speak English

Responsibilities

Demonstrate commitment to NLCS’ core values: Support NLCS policies, procedures, guidelines, and code of conduct standards.
General ledger closing process: Prepare and post monthly journal entries, perform account reconciliations, analysis, and reporting, and review and analyze financial statements.
Payroll functions: Assist with multi-state payroll processing, upload direct deposit and positive pay files, process off-cycle payroll and manual checks, prepare various payroll reports, ensure compliance with laws and regulations, conduct payroll audits, and resolve payroll discrepancies.
Accounts payable functions: Ensure compliance with policies, post accounts payable batches, investigate anomalies, select invoices for payment, maintain vendor profiles, and assist with general ledger coding.
Accounts receivable functions: Generate and review monthly billing statements, create and submit ACH files, post cash receipts, and manage collections of aged accounts receivable.
Compliance and reporting: Ensure compliance with state and federal laws, issue tax filings and notices, and prepare required data for quarterly payroll-based journal reporting to CMS.
Communication: Communicate errors or issues to management timely, and respond to general inquiries regarding financial statements, expenses, budgets, etc.