Payroll Accountant for Mission-Driven Nonprofit

Chimes; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

403(b) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Chimes is seeking a Payroll Accountant in Baltimore, MD to handle end-to-end payroll accounting and related month-end tasks. The role involves posting payroll entries, reconciling accounts, and supporting financial reporting in a nonprofit environment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting, at least 3 years of accounting experience, and strong Excel skills, with attention to detail and organizational ability to meet multiple deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience.
• Nonprofit accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries.
• Review payroll taxes and ensure timely and accurate tax payments.
• Review federal and state payroll tax filings for accuracy and compliance.
• Post payroll activity to the general ledger.
• Reconcile payroll bank accounts and assigned general ledger accounts.
• Prepare payroll accruals and month-end journal entries.
• Assist with month-end close activities and financial reporting.
• Perform payroll-related variance analysis.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Process state unemployment payments for multiple entities.
• Assist with other accounting and finance projects as needed.

Skills

Payroll accounting

Accounting principles

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Chimes is seeking a Payroll Accountant in Baltimore, MD to handle end-to-end payroll accounting and related month-end tasks. The role involves posting payroll entries, reconciling accounts, and supporting financial reporting in a nonprofit environment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting, at least 3 years of accounting experience, and strong Excel skills, with attention to detail and organizational ability to meet multiple deadlines.