Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support revenue accounting and receivables activities for a nonprofit organization in Baltimore, Maryland. This position plays a key role in billing, collections, and cash application while partnering with internal teams to keep financial records accurate and revenues. The role also contributes to month-end close, audit preparation, and broader finance operations through cross-functional support.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and distribute invoices for grant funding, donor commitments, and program-related revenue, ensuring billing details are accurate and complete.
- Record incoming payments promptly and apply cash receipts correctly to outstanding balances across multiple revenue sources.
- Track receivable activity, follow up on overdue amounts, and help maintain healthy collection cycles for the organization.
- Reconcile revenue, contributions, and receivable balances by maintaining organized schedules and supporting documentation.
- Partner with development and program staff to align financial data with fundraising and operational records.
- Assist with monthly closing tasks by preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and revenue-related analyses.
- Provide documentation and account support required for audits and financial reporting in accordance with nonprofit accounting standards.
- Offer backup assistance in other finance areas, including accounts payable processing, bank reconciliations, and cash management duties as needed.
- Experience in staff accounting, accounts receivable, or revenue accounting, preferably within a nonprofit environment.
- Working knowledge of general ledger activity, journal entries, and account reconciliation procedures.
- Familiarity with grant accounting, grant management, and the financial tracking of restricted funding.
- Ability to support compliance and reporting needs related to federal grants and other revenue sources.
- Understanding of corporate tax, sales tax, and corporate tax return concepts as applicable to organizational operations.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate financial records and supporting schedules.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with finance, development, and program teams.