Staff Accountant

Garrison Forest School; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Garrison Forest School seeks a Staff Accountant to join its dynamic Business Office in Owings Mills, Maryland. The role focuses on general ledger work and payroll processing, reporting to the Controller and Director of Human Resources.

Salary ranges from $50,000 to $60,000 depending on experience and education. Key duties include monthly GL reconciliations, journal entries, payroll processing, and supporting the annual financial audit.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Accounting.
• Minimum of 3 years accounting experience, including payroll processing experience.
• Highly proficient in MS Excel.
• Ability to work proactively and independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to multi-task in a high-volume environment.
• Experience in school or non-profit setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and general ledger accounts.
• Prepare and record journal entries and reconciliations; assist monthly close.
• Distribute General Ledger reports to budget managers and respond to questions.
• Process bi-weekly payrolls for hourly and salaried employees.
• Assist with preparations for annual financial audit.
• Manage school-issued credit cards, petty cash, and related transactions.

Skills

Proactive work style

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Diversity awareness

Education

BS in Accounting

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Garrison Forest School seeks a Staff Accountant to join its dynamic Business Office. We are looking for a team-oriented individual who possesses excellent organizational skills, great attention to detail, and strong communication skills.

Location: Owings Mills, Maryland

Contract: Full Time

The Staff Accountant position will be primarily working within the general ledger and processing payroll. This position reports to the Controller and the Director of Human Resources. The annual salary range for this position is $50,000-$60,000 based on years of experience and education level; the exact compensation will be discussed during the hiring process.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

General Ledger

• Monthly reconciliation of complex bank account and other General Ledger accounts
• Assists with monthly closing process by preparing and recording journal entries and monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts
• Monthly distribution of General Ledger reports to budget managers and responding to all related questions
• Cash receipts: receiving, recording, and depositing
• Monthly filing of sales and use tax returns
• Assists with preparations for annual financial audit
• Importing student billing charges and related electronic cash receipts
• Responsible for distributing and reconciling petty cash and student bank accounts
• Manage school issued credit cards to include recording, confirming and reconciling expenses
• Assist with other projects as needed

Payroll

• Process bi-weekly payrolls for hourly and salaried employees
• Reconcile payroll related general ledger accounts and monthly insurance billings
• Assist Director of Human Resources with other tasks

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Accounting
• Minimum of 3 years accounting experience, including payroll processing experience
• Highly proficient in MS Excel
• Ability to work proactively and independently
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to multi-task and work in a high volume environment with frequent interruptions
• Must possess a positive and professional attitude and enjoy working with people
• GFS seeks candidates who will contribute to and are committed to diversity and multicultural educational practices. Demonstrated ability working in a diverse community is essential.
• Experience in school or non-profit setting preferred

School Overview

Garrison Forest School is an independent, nonsectarian college-preparatory girls' day and boarding school in Baltimore County, Maryland with an elementary, middle and high school program, a coed preschool, and a national and international boarding program for girls in grades 8-12. Founded in 1910 and set on a stunning 110-acre campus in suburban Owings Mills, Garrison Forest offers a program with a wealth of opportunities in Academics, the Arts, and Athletics. Confident, creative and compassionate, GFS students are encouraged to be fully engaged as they develop their passions and their own authentic voices within a spirited and joyful environment.

Candidates should support the Mission, Core Values, and Statement of Respect of Garrison Forest School. Garrison Forest School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, sex, gender identity or expression, religion or disability in its employment policies and other school-administered programs. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

About Garrison Forest School

Garrison Forest School is an independent, college preparatory, girls' day and boarding school with a co-educational preschool located in Owings Mills, Maryland, minutes northwest of Baltimore City. Garrison Forest School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.