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Staff Accountant
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Robert Half
Baltimore, MD (In Person)
Full-Time
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Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support an organization in Baltimore, Maryland. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who enjoys managing day-to-day accounting activities while contributing to accurate financial reporting and operational stability. The position offers hands-on involvement across core accounting functions, payroll processing, and audit support.
Responsibilities:
- Manage daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and routine bookkeeping activities.
- Prepare journal entries and maintain the general ledger to ensure financial records remain accurate and up to date.
- Complete month-end close tasks, including account analysis and reconciliation of bank and balance sheet accounts.
- Process bi-weekly payroll with accuracy and timeliness while maintaining proper supporting documentation.
- Support the annual audit by organizing financial records, responding to requests, and assisting with audit preparation.
- Use accounting software to record transactions, monitor financial activity, and generate reports.
- Create and work with Microsoft Excel files, including pivot tables and data import/export tasks, to analyze and manage accounting information. Requirements
- At least 3 years of accounting experience.
- Practical knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, general ledger maintenance, and month-end close procedures.
- Experience preparing reconciliations, including bank reconciliations and other balance sheet account reviews.
- Background processing bi-weekly payroll accurately and confidentially.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and handling imported or exported financial data.