Accounting Associate - Baltimore, MD

About the Company and Accounting Associate Opportunity:

• CFS is working with a repeat client in the education industry to find a Accounting Associate on a contract to hire basis
• This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the financial operations of a respected educational organization while gaining valuable experience in higher education accounting. Organization described as tight knit, very welcoming, and great at providing learning opportunities to their employees
• Schedule: Fully on site in Baltimore, MD. M-F 40 hours per week, work an 8.5 hour day between 8am-6pm
• Free street parking
• Reports to the AP Supervisor
• Salary: $52,000-$55,000

Job Duties for the Accounting Associate:

• Manage accounts payable and receivable, update and reconcile financial records, prepare payroll and leave reports, maintain AP inboxes, and compile financial summaries
• Provide comprehensive bookkeeping support for complex financial accounts, ensuring timely reporting, monitoring budget changes, reconciling discrepancies, and conducting in-depth research to resolve issues
• Analyze financial records, review transactions, verify figures, reconcile account balances, and identify trends or discrepancies
• Ensure accurate documentation of financial transactions
• Audit account activity, ensuring all transactions are properly recorded, adjustments are accurately calculated, and necessary corrections are made
• Generate various financial reports using both manual methods and automated tools
• Suggest process improvements as needed

Qualifications for the Accounting Associate:

• 4+ years' general accounting experience required
  • Knowledge of accounting and working with purchase orders required
• Associates degree in related field a plus, but not required
• Must be comfortable using Excel
• Experience using Banner a plus, but not required
• Experience working in higher education a plus, but not required
• Must be able to pass a background check