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The Baltimore Banner is a nonprofit newsroom dedicated to providing high-quality local journalism to the Baltimore metro area. We hope to reimagine the future of local news by building a vibrant, strong, trustworthy, and sustainable news organization. With a multi-platform news operation, we cover a wide range of topics, including local government, culture, and the arts. Our goal is to tell stories that reflect the community, foster connections among neighbors, hold government institutions accountable, and provide a comprehensive understanding of the world. Everything we do is rooted in truth, and we believe that our work can contribute to a more vibrant, informed, and united Baltimore, surrounding counties, and the state of Maryland.

About the Job:

The Baltimore Banner is looking for a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and analytical Staff Accountant to provide our Finance team with accounting support.

The Staff Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day accounting of the organization. Your duties will include accounts payable, accounts receivable, employee expense reporting, and bank reconciliations. This position reports to the Controller.

Responsibilities:

  • Post daily cash entries from the bank to the general ledger for various business entities
  • Generate customer invoices ensuring accuracy and proper coding
  • Post customer payments
  • Respond to customer requests
  • Prepare reconciliations of cash accounts and other balance sheet accounts
  • Assist with month and year-end closing
  • Assist with sales & use tax filings
  • Assist with annual audit and 990 filing
  • Create and maintain adequate process documentation for all tasks assigned that can be used to cross train other personnel
  • Suggest and assist with process improvements
  • Collaborate on IT systems enhancements and implementation
  • Performs other tasks & duties as assigned or required

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or
  • 3+ years related experience
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and calculations
  • Familiarity with financial analysis and reporting
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other office productivity tools
  • Ability to analyze financial data and identify discrepancies or issues
  • Good problem-solving skills to resolve accounting-related issues
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to effectively communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team environment
  • Willingness to collaborate with colleagues and assist in various accounting tasks as needed
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

If you are a highly motivated and skilled accounting professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role in a dynamic organization, please apply today. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization.

Salary Range: $70K - $80K

The Venetoulis Institute embraces diversity and inclusion, and we are wholeheartedly committed to being proactive in inspiring a culture of inclusion across our organization. We are dedicated to establishing an organization that reflects the fundamental respect for different ways of working and living, and we assure every employee the opportunity to reach their full potential.

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