Creative Financial Staffing | Staff Accountant MD | baltimore, md - Creative Financial Staffing

About the Company & Overview of the Role:

• Our top client is well known in the local education industry. Due to an upcoming system conversion, they are looking to hire an additional Staff Accountant to join their medium sized accounting team
• This position will be on a contract basis for 3+ months
  • Candidates must be local to the Baltimore area
• Schedule: 8-5 M-F
• Position is 100% in office in Baltimore City. Free parking provided!
• Reports directly to the Controller
• Current employees have said great things about the company such as:
  • "Positive energy and values. Open and honest communication. Commitment to excellence. Relaxed and productive atmosphere."
  • "Friendly staff, great students, supportive environment"
  • "Nice commute location, great job security, and a friendly atmosphere to work."

Tasks Include:

• Post financial transactions
• Review and reconcile accounts, making adjustments and journal entries as needed
• Prepare annual operational budget
• Participate in the annual audit preparation
• Ensure grant related activities are in compliance with federal, state, and local mandates
• Review inconsistencies in financial entries
• Provide monthly financial reports to management
• Ad hoc duties as assigned

Qualifications for the Staff Accountant:

• 3+ years of related experience required
• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related required
• Strong Excel use required- ability to create pivot tables, knowledge of formulas, and do VLOOKUP
• Comfortable with manual processes