Staff Accountant

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Staff Accountant – Baltimore, MD

About the Organization & the Staff Accountant Opportunity

CFS is partnering with a highly respected, mission‑driven nonprofit organization based in Baltimore, MD to hire a Staff Accountant. Known for its values‑driven culture and meaningful community impact, the team is seeking an accounting professional who wants their work to truly matter.

This role reports directly to the Controller and offers broad exposure across accounts payable, payroll, grants, month‑end close, and audit support. The Staff Accountant will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial operations while supporting programs that make a real difference in people’s lives. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail‑oriented accounting professional who enjoys variety, responsibility, and working in a collaborative, purpose‑centered environment.

Why This Staff Accountant Role Is a Great Opportunity

Be part of a mission‑driven organization focused on advocacy, access, and inclusion

Broad, hands‑on accounting role covering AP, AR, payroll, grants, and reporting

Meaningful exposure to nonprofit and grant accounting

Stable, values‑based culture with strong work‑life balance

Opportunity to support work that has a direct, positive community impact

Job Duties of the Staff Accountant:

Enter, code, and process vendor invoices

Manage accounts payable, including check runs, vendor communication, and annual 1099 preparation

Reconcile company credit cards and accurately record expense activity

Prepare and record accounts receivable invoices and properly code and record deposits

Collect, review, and process bi‑weekly payroll data

Communicate with the payroll service provider to resolve issues and maintain payroll systems

Respond to employee payroll‑related questions as needed

Prepare and post biweekly payroll journal entries

Prepare standard monthly and quarterly journal entries

Perform general ledger account reconciliations

Prepare monthly grant and staff budget‑to‑actual reports

Assist with monthly and quarterly financial statements

Support year‑end close procedures and annual audit preparation

Assist with annual budget preparation

Participate in special projects and perform other accounting duties as assigned

Qualifications for the Staff Accountant:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred

3+ years’ accounting experience, ideally in a non profit setting

Knowledge of AP, AR, payroll processing, grant accounting and/ or journal entries beneficial

Proficiency with Excel

Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience working with or sensitivity to individuals within diverse communities

Schedule & Compensation

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9am-5pm; Hybrid flexibility offered for candidates after training. Salary: $63,000-$70,000 depending on experience

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