Temporary Staff Accountant

Ledgent; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Street parking available

Job summary

A local nonprofit organization located in Baltimore, MD is looking for a Temporary Staff Accountant to provide essential support to their finance team. This role requires expertise in nonprofit accounting and experience with GAAP. Responsibilities include general ledger maintenance, month-end closing, and grant-related reporting. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented and capable of working independently. The position is fully on-site and expected to last 4-6 weeks with a competitive pay rate of $30-$35 per hour.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in accounting, preferably in nonprofit organizations.
• Grant accounting experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP is essential.
• Proficient in utilizing accounting software and Excel.
• Must have the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general ledger maintenance and reconciliations.
• Support month-end close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable as needed.
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards.
• Support grant-related accounting and reporting.

Skills

Nonprofit accounting experience

Grant accounting experience

Knowledge of GAAP

Proficiency in accounting software

Proficiency in Excel

Ability to work independently

Job description

Temporary Staff Accountant

Location: Baltimore, MD (Fully On-Site)

Pay Rate: $30-$35 per hour

Duration: 4-6 weeks (potential to extend)

Parking: Street parking available

About the Role: A local Baltimore-based nonprofit is seeking a Temporary Staff Accountant to provide short-term support for their finance team. This role is ideal for someone detail-oriented and experienced in nonprofit accounting who can hit the ground running.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with general ledger maintenance and reconciliations
• Support month-end close processes
• Prepare and review journal entries
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable as needed
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards
• Support grant-related accounting and reporting (highly preferred)

Qualifications

• Prior experience in accounting (nonprofit experience preferred)
• Grant accounting experience strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Proficiency in accounting software and Excel
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.