Staff Accountant

Job DetailsJob Location: Ellicott City, MD 21043Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $55,000.00 - $68,000.00 Salary/yearJob Shift: Monday - Friday (8 am - 4 pm)Job Category: AccountingPosition Summary The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting operations, including preparing journal entries, maintaining financial records, reconciling accounts, and assisting with month-end close processes. This role ensures accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and company policies. He/she must possess the requisite skills necessary to ensure that Linwood’s standards for excellence are met or exceeded.   Essential Duties and Responsibilities · Processes accounts payable including online, ACH payments · Ensures invoices are paid in a timely manner and that all documentation is verified · Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger · Perform month-end and year-end close activities · Reconcile various bank accounts as well as balance sheet accounts · Assist with accruals and prepaid schedules · Support fixed asset accounting and depreciation · Analyze account variances and investigate discrepancies · Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency and accuracy · Prepare financial reporting (monthly) and management reporting · Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations · Maintain confidentiality of Linwood’s financial data · Prepare agency annual budgets and special projects · Monitor and tracking budgets for all services programs · Maintain supporting documentation for audit purposes · Support budgeting and variance analysis by program/department · Support internal and external audits and preparation of supporting schedules including Form 990. · Ensure adherence to internal accounting policies · Assist with process improvement and automation initiatives · Scanning, filing and document retention and other duties as assigned QualificationsSkills & Competencies Strong attention to detail with analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to meet deadlines Strong organizational skills High level of integrity and confidentiality Effective communication skills   Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills) Must possess a Bachelor Degree in Accounting/Business or four years of coursework in related subjects. Must have experience and/or demonstrate competence in all aspect of accounting matters. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is required, including proficiency with advanced functions of Microsoft Excel. Experience with QuickBooks accounting software and Paycom payroll platform, or other comparable HRIS / Payroll System. Must also demonstrate analytical and organizational skills with superior attention to detail and an ability to set priorities.   All Employees The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.  The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, various forms of technology or controls.  The employee must be able to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, run or crawl.  The employee must have the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures. The employee must be able to work under regular, moderate levels of stress and must be able to regularly lift and move up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.