Accounting Manager

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC in Baltimore, MD is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting operations and drive the organization’s financial health. This hands-on role is ideal for a Senior Accountant ready to lead a team or an Accounting Manager seeking meaningful, mission-driven work.

Reporting to senior finance leadership, you will own month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting support, and staff supervision while partnering with program and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong month-end close and general ledger accounting experience.
• Experience preparing financial statements.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Nonprofit, grant accounting, healthcare, education, association, or multi-entity accounting experience is highly desirable.
• CPA is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and integrity.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports.
• Perform budget-to-actual and variance analysis.
• Support annual audits and tax filing preparation.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting and financial planning.
• Partner with program and operational leaders on financial matters.
• Supervise and mentor accounting support staff.
• Identify and implement process improvements and internal controls.

Skills

Month-end close

General ledger

5+ years experience

Advanced Excel

Supervisory experience

Nonprofit accounting

CPA preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Accounting Manager

Baltimore, MD
Salary: $85,000 – $100,000

About the Opportunity

Our nonprofit client is seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting operations and support the organization’s financial health and mission. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Accountant ready to step into a leadership role or an Accounting Manager seeking meaningful, mission-driven work.

Reporting to senior finance leadership, this position will take ownership of month-end close, financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, budgeting support, and staff supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and year-end close processes
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and integrity
• Prepare financial statements and management reports
• Perform budget-to-actual and variance analysis
• Support annual audits and tax filing preparation
• Assist with cash flow forecasting and financial planning
• Partner with program and operational leaders on financial matters
• Supervise and mentor accounting support staff
• Identify and implement process improvements and internal controls

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong month-end close and general ledger accounting experience
• Experience preparing financial statements
• Advanced Excel skills
• Prior supervisory experience preferred
• Nonprofit, grant accounting, healthcare, education, association, or multi-entity accounting experience is highly desirable
• CPA is a plus but not required

Why This Opportunity?

• Opportunity to step into a leadership role
• Mission-driven organization making a meaningful impact
• High visibility within the finance team
• Exposure to organizational strategy and decision making
• Ability to improve processes and make a direct impactappeal
• Collaborative and supportive work environment