Accountant

About the role

Elev8 Baltimore is dedicated to empowering students, families, and communities by partnering with schools and local entities. Our focus is on comprehensive student success through advocacy, coordinated services, and policy reform. By challenging systemic inequalities, we strive to create environments where youth can thrive.

Position Overview

Elev8 Baltimore is hiring an Accountant to play a key role in bringing finance operations fully in-house. As we transition from an external fiscal agent to an internal finance team, this position will help strengthen monthly close processes, maintain accurate and timely financial records, and support grant and contract reporting across a growing portfolio of programs.

Position Summary

This is a hands-on role ideal for a finance professional who wants real ownership, values clean systems, and is excited to help build sustainable infrastructure inside a mission-driven organization.

Why This Role Matters Now

Elev8 is at a defining moment. We are intentionally building a fully in-house finance function that reflects the scale, complexity, and impact of our work across Baltimore City. This Accountant will help ensure stability and confidence during that transition, so leadership, program teams, and funders can rely on timely, accurate financial information.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger with accurate coding by program, grant, and cost center.
• Support monthly close activities, including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Absorb accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash receipt tracking.
• Support grant invoicing, reimbursements, and restricted fund monitoring.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation and supporting schedules.
• Absorb support for annual audit preparation and internal financial reporting.
• Absorb support for documentation and knowledge transfer as finance operations move in-house.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience; nonprofit or grant accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial documentation.
• Proficiency with accounting systems (QuickBooks preferred) and strong Excel skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a growing, evolving environment.
• CPA or CPA-track a plus but not required.

Compensation and Benefits

The position offers a salary range of $70,000 to $85,000, based on experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include health insurance, paid leave, retirement plan contributions, and professional development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.