Sr. Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a non-profit organization in Catonsville, Maryland in a fully onsite contract-to-permanent role. This position will provide critical day-to-day accounting support while partnering closely with finance leadership to strengthen core accounting operations and maintain accurate financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close activities, ensuring financial records are updated accurately and reporting deadlines are met.
• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger.
• Perform detailed reconciliations for bank accounts and balance sheet accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Support billing and related accounting transactions to ensure complete and accurate revenue tracking.
• Assist with budget monitoring and forecasting activities by compiling data and analyzing financial results.
• Coordinate audit preparation by organizing schedules, supporting documentation, and responding to finance-related requests.
• Partner with finance leadership to learn essential daily accounting processes and provide reliable operational backup coverage.
• Use QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel to manage accounting data, prepare reports, and improve financial visibility.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including work at the senior accountant level.
• Demonstrated expertise in month-end close, general ledger maintenance, and journal entry preparation.
• Strong background in account reconciliations and bank reconciliations with close attention to detail.
• Experience supporting financial audits and preparing documentation for audit review.
• Working knowledge of billing processes, budgeting, and financial forecasting.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and advanced capability in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work fully onsite in Catonsville, Maryland and adapt to a hands-on, fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance for contract/temporary professionals.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan for hired contract/temporary professionals.

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.