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Staff Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$77,610 / year median in Maryland
-9% projected decline
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Manage vendor invoices from receipt through payment, ensuring accuracy, proper coding, and timely processing.
- Prepare and issue customer invoices, monitor outstanding balances, and follow up on overdue accounts to support healthy cash flow.
- Record financial transactions and maintain organized accounting data with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Reconcile account activity regularly to identify discrepancies and resolve issues in a timely manner.
- Use QuickBooks and Deltek Costpoint to enter, track, and maintain financial information across accounting workflows.
- Support month-end accounting activities by compiling documentation, updating records, and assisting with routine reporting.
- Review invoice documentation for completeness and compliance before posting transactions into the system.
- Assist with ongoing accounting process updates, including work related to invoice management tools or system-related workflow changes when needed. All interested candidates in the Staff Accountant opportunity and other full-time opportunities in Accounting Operations please send your resume to Justin Decker via LinkedIn. Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or a related finance support role.
- Hands-on experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
- Proficiency with Deltek Costpoint, QuickBooks is a plus
- Strong data entry skills with the ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience processing invoices and managing transaction records efficiently.
- Solid organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
- Good written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with vendors, customers, and internal teams.
Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance