Staff Accountant

Location: Greater Baltimore Area (Onsite)

About the role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Staff Accountant with a strong Accounts Payable background to join its growing accounting team. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys managing day-to-day AP responsibilities while also contributing to process improvements, system enhancements, and overall departmental efficiency. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a critical accounting function in an environment that values initiative, continuous improvement, and collaboration across departments.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle Accounts Payable process, including invoice review, coding, approvals, and payment processing
• Coordinate weekly payment runs, ACH transactions, and vendor payments
• Maintain vendor relationships and resolve invoice and payment discrepancies
• Perform vendor account reconciliations and support cash requirements planning
• Administer vendor onboarding, W-9 collection, and compliance documentation
• Coordinate annual 1099 reporting and related tax documentation
• Manage and support expense management and invoice workflow systems
• Assist with job and equipment setup activities within the accounting system
• Support employee reimbursement and allowance programs
• Provide assistance with collection efforts and Accounts Receivable activities as needed
• Participate in system upgrades, automation initiatives, and process improvement projects
• Collaborate with operations, project teams, and management to ensure accurate financial information and workflow efficiency

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of Accounts Payable experience
• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Strong Excel skills and overall computer proficiency
• Experience working with ERP systems and accounting software
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Preferred Experience

• Accounting experience within a job-costing environment
• Construction, contracting, engineering, manufacturing, or related industry experience
• Experience with large ERP systems
• SAP Concur experience

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM with flexibility

Pay

Up to $65,000 based on experience

Employment Type: Direct Hire or Temp-to-Hire