Staff Accountant

St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center Inc; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center Inc. is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the Finance Department with daily accounting tasks under the Controller's supervision. The role involves recording, reconciling, preparing, and reviewing financial transactions in accordance with GAAP.

The position covers accounting duties, payroll recording, budgeting support, and ad hoc reporting for third parties. Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential for accurate financial recordkeeping.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field is required.
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar accounting role is preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for analysis and schedules.
• Ability to manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Record, reconcile, and review daily accounting transactions.
• Prepare payroll schedules and record payroll transactions monthly.
• Record cash receipts and maintain bank reconciliation schedules.
• Ensure proper allocation of revenues and expenses to GL accounts, departments, locations, and job IDs.
• Reconcile monthly income and expense accounts for all entities and analyze variances.
• Assist with audits by preparing requested items and supporting schedules.
• Maintain and update accounting records and files regularly.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Time management

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant supports the work of the Finance Department by managing daily accounting tasks, under the supervision of the Controller. This role involves recording, reconciling, preparing, and reviewing financial transactions in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Accounting and Reconciliation

• Utilize accounting software to record, track, and reconcile accounts
• Accurately record monthly, quarterly, and yearly accruals in the general ledger
• Perform monthly reconciliation of all bank accounts as well as corporate credit card purchases; record transactions in the general ledger
• Prepare monthly reconciliation schedules for investments, mortgages, prepaid expenses, fixed assets and intercompany accounts

Payroll and Transactions

• Prepare payroll schedules and record payroll transactions monthly
• Record all cash receipts deposited into bank accounts

Financial Reporting and Budgeting

• Ensure revenue and expenses are allocated correctly to general ledger accounts, departments, locations, and job IDs
• Reconcile monthly income and expense accounts for all entities
• Analyze budgets and report significant variances to the Controller
• Assist in preparing ad hoc reports for third parties (e.g., HUD, Housing Authority, Insurance Agencies)

Audit and Compliance

• Support year-end and fiscal audits by preparing requested items
• Record monthly, quarterly, and annual general ledger transactions, including adjusting entries and year-end accrual of revenues and expenses
• Assist with reconciling accounting and rental property software platforms

Other Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis for various departments/programs as needed
• Maintain and update accounting records and files on a regular basis

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar accounting role
• Strong understanding of GAAP
• Ability to independently manage time effectively to ensure deadlines are met
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for analysis and schedule creation
• Experience with recording accruals for an accrual-based accounting organization
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail