Senior Accountant

Jobot; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) retirement plan with employer

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Accountant in Baltimore, MD to oversee general ledger, close processes, and financial reporting in a hands-on leadership role. This on-site position offers stability and opportunities to improve internal controls and workflows.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in accounting and 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with strong Excel skills and US GAAP knowledge. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Experience preparing financial statements, variance analysis, and financial reports.
• Previous experience supervising or reviewing the work of accounting staff.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal controls.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience working with accounting, expense management, payroll, and reporting systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the general ledger and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Lead the monthly close process, including journal entries, accruals, allocations, and account review.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, unusual balances, and reconciling items.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reporting.
• Assist with budget-to-actual reporting, variance analysis, and financial forecasting.
• Monitor revenue, expenses, cash flow, and other financial activity to identify trends and potential issues.
• Oversee accounting for restricted funds, grants, and other specialized revenue sources as applicable.
• Review accounts payable, payroll-related accounting, accruals, and other transactional activity.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting procedures, and documentation.
• Supervise, train, and review the work of assigned accounting and finance staff.
• Partner with department leaders to improve financial reporting, budgeting, documentation, and accountability.
• Support annual audits, tax filings, financial reporting, and other compliance requirements.
• Maintain and improve accounting systems, processes, reporting, and workflows.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce manual processes, and strengthen the overall accounting function.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Senior Accountant

$70000 - $100000 per year | Baltimore, MD | On-site | Permanent

Unlimited PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, Strong 401k, HYBRID

A bit about us:

About us:

We are a community-focused organization dedicated to creating positive opportunities and meaningful experiences for individuals and families in the communities we serve. Our work centers around building supportive environments, developing strong relationships, and providing programs and resources that help people grow and thrive.

We believe in the value of teamwork, inclusion, accountability, and giving back. Our team is made up of people who care about the work they do and take pride in making a lasting impact within the community.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for talented, dependable professionals who want to be part of an organization with a strong sense of purpose and a people-first culture.

Why join us?

Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees both professionally and personally. Depending on position and eligibility, benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-sponsored life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Sick leave
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• A collaborative, mission-driven work environment
• Unlimited PTO!
• HYBRID WORK ENVIRONMENT!

Job Details

Accounting Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting operations and help ensure accurate, timely financial reporting. This is a hands‑on management position responsible for general ledger activity, month-end close, reconciliations, financial statements, budgeting and forecasting support, internal controls, and the supervision of accounting staff.

The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and comfortable working across multiple areas of accounting while partnering with leadership and other departments to maintain strong financial processes and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the general ledger and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Lead the monthly close process, including journal entries, accruals, allocations, and account review.
• Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, unusual balances, and reconciling items.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reporting.
• Assist with budget-to-actual reporting, variance analysis, and financial forecasting.
• Monitor revenue, expenses, cash flow, and other financial activity to identify trends and potential issues.
• Oversee accounting for restricted funds, grants, and other specialized revenue sources as applicable.
• Review accounts payable, payroll-related accounting, accruals, and other transactional activity.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting procedures, and documentation.
• Supervise, train, and review the work of assigned accounting and finance staff.
• Partner with department leaders to improve financial reporting, budgeting, documentation, and accountability.
• Support annual audits, tax filings, financial reporting, and other compliance requirements.
• Maintain and improve accounting systems, processes, reporting, and workflows.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce manual processes, and strengthen the overall accounting function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Experience preparing financial statements, variance analysis, and financial reports.
• Previous experience supervising or reviewing the work of accounting staff.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal controls.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience working with accounting, expense management, payroll, and reporting systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and consistently meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Nonprofit accounting experience.
• Experience with grant accounting, restricted funds, or reimbursement-based funding.
• Multi‑entity accounting experience.
• Experience with fixed assets, leases, pledges, deferred revenue, or consolidations.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online or similar accounting platforms.
• Experience improving accounting systems, processes, or reporting.

Work Environment

This position is primarily office-based and involves regular computer and administrative work. The employee may occasionally be required to stand, reach, or lift and move items weighing up to approximately 30 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.