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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
Staff Accountant
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and help maintain accurate financial records for the team in Odenton, Maryland. This position is well suited for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across core accounting tasks in a collaborative environment. The role will contribute to close activities, reporting, reconciliations, and issue resolution while also assisting with process improvement efforts.
Responsibilities:
- Support monthly closing activities by preparing entries, organizing financial data, and helping ensure deadlines are met
- Perform account reconciliations and review balances to confirm accuracy across the general ledger
- Assist with accounts payable and other routine accounting operations to keep transactions processed correctly
- Generate recurring and ad hoc financial reports for internal use and analysis
- Investigate variances and accounting inconsistencies, then take appropriate steps to resolve outstanding issues
- Contribute to accounting-related projects, including workflow improvements and automation initiatives
- Help address data and reporting cleanup needs within ERP system
- Experience with journal entries and general ledger support
- Knowledge of month-end close procedures and account reconciliation practices
- Ability to analyze financial information and identify discrepancies
- Strong attention to detail with solid organizational and follow-through skills
- Comfort working with accounting systems and producing financial reports
- Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams