Staff Accountant

The Maryland School for the Blind•Nottingham, MD

8d•$76,160 - $79,239•Onsite

About The Position

With supervision, manage and maintain the school's general ledger. This role involves processing accounts payable, preparing employee reimbursements, managing remote check deposits, recording cash receipts and accounts receivable, preparing and recording journal entries, reviewing entries prepared by other staff, managing fixed assets, preparing monthly bank reconciliations, maintaining and reconciling balance sheet accounts, completing month-end closing procedures, entering the annual budget into the general ledger, and maintaining accurate financial records for accessibility and audits. The position also supports audits by providing necessary documents and information.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
5+ years of accounting work experience.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and processes.
Strong attention to detail, organization, time-management, and problem-solving.
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage tight deadlines, handle last-minute requests, and deliver high quality results in a fast-paced environment.
Customer service, interpersonal and relationship-building skills required.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities required.
Ability to function in a confidential manner.
Ability to work independently, and to determine when to confer with supervisor on non-routine problems.
Advanced competency in accounting software packages, Financial Edge NXT from Blackbaud is preferred. Strong Excel skills for data analysis and report generation. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and other applications.

Nice To Haves

Financial Edge NXT from Blackbaud is preferred.

Responsibilities

Process and issue accounts payable payments, including checks, electronic bill-pay, ACH, and wire transfers verifying documents before issuing.
Prepare employee reimbursements and provides by-weekly report to payroll.
Process remote check deposits, transmitting information to the bank and recording in the general ledger.
Record cash receipts and account receivable in the general ledger. Organize and manage supporting documentation.
Prepare and record journal entries for daily, monthly, and year-end activities.
Review journal entries prepared by the finance department staff for accuracy and record into the general ledger.
Manage fixed assets (FA): add new assets, track disposals, calculate depreciation monthly, and reconcile FA subsystem to the general ledger.
Prepare monthly bank account reconciliation and record adjustments.
Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts, construction-in-progress, and various other schedules.
Complete month-end closing procedures adhering to deadlines.
Enter the annual budget into the general ledger.
Maintain accurate and organized financial records for accessibility and audits.
Support audits by providing documents and information to auditors.
Performs additional duties as assigned.