Senior Accountant

Chimes District of Columbia.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Chimes District of Columbia. is seeking an experienced accounting professional to handle journal entries, payroll tax reviews, and complex reconciliations for nonprofit operations in the Baltimore area.

The role requires strong Excel skills, experience with Concur and Navision, and the ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining high accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. Prior nonprofit experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Master's degree in Accounting or related field preferred.
• 5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Nonprofit accounting experience preferred.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries.
• Review federal and state payroll tax and related filings completed by ULTI, including quarterly 941s, annual 940s and all state unemployment filings.
• Reconcile Inter-company balances monthly.
• Upload Chimes Foundation's Raiser's Edge and accounts for all donations in compliance with accounting standards.
• Complete Payroll and Operating account bank reconciliations timely.
• Complete all balance sheet account reconciliations, except those related to IDD Revenue, A/R, and Chimes DC receivables.
• Manage activity related to lease payments and rent rolls.
• Manage Concur setup tables and upload processes.
• Provide audit support as needed.
• Reconcile amortization schedules.
• Perform variance analysis as requested.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Master's degree in Accounting or related field

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Concur

Microsoft Navision

Job description

Schedule:PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION(S):

• Prepares journal entries.
• Reviews federal and state payroll tax and related filings completed by ULTI, including quarterly 941's, annual 940's and all state unemployment filings,
• Reconciles Inter-company balances monthly
• Uploads Chimes Foundation's Raiser's Edge and accounts for all donations in compliance with accounting standards,
• Completes Payroll and Operating account bank reconciliations timely
• Complete all balance sheet account reconciliations, except those related to IDD Revenue, A/R, and Chimes DC receivables
• Manages activity related to lease payments and rent rolls
• Manage Concur setup tables and upload processes
• Provides audit support as needed
• Reconciles amortization schedules
• Performs variance analysis as requested

SECONDARY FUNCTION(S):

• Processes and records appropriate entries for health and welfare benefits, including union dues and pension contributions.
• Regularly reviews payroll taxes paid and posts entries.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Master's degree in Accounting or related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years of relevant accounting experience
• Nonprofit accounting experience preferred
• CPA preferred

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, with emphasis on Excel
• Concur experience preferred
• Superior ability to troubleshoot variances and other accounting issues
• Microsoft Navision preferred,
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to make calculations with minimal errors
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure during peak periods
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as function as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to interact effectively with personnel at all Agency levels

NOTE: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted in lieu of the requirements specified under Education and Experience