Staff Accountant

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About Our Organization :

The Baltimore Banner is a Pulitzer award winning, nonprofit newsroom founded to bring high-quality local journalism to the Baltimore metro area as well as Montgomery County. We are creating a vibrant, strong, trustworthy, and sustainable news organization, seeking to re-imagine the future of local news. Using a multi-platform news operation, covering a broad range of topics from local government to culture and the arts. We tell stories that reflect the community, connecting neighbors, holding government institutions accountable, and making sense of the world. All this work is grounded in truth. We believe we can contribute to a more vibrant, informed, and whole Baltimore, surrounding counties, and the state of Maryland.

About the Job :

The Baltimore Banner is seeking a collaborative, detail-focused, and analytical Staff Accountant who enjoys problem-solving and process improvement while contributing to our Finance team's accounting operations.

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

What you'll do :

• Post daily cash entries from the bank to the general ledger for various business entities
• Process vendor invoices for approval and payment
• Review and process employee reimbursements
• Review and process corporate credit card transactions
• 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

What you'll bring :

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 : $75K - $85K Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by several factors including experience, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. We constantly review all teammate pay to ensure a great compensation package that is fair and equal across the board.

Our amazing benefits include :

Our Core Values :

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.

We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation due to a disability to participate in the application process, please contact careers@thebaltimorebanner.com to request accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may include, but are not limited to, adjustments in the application process, modifications or assistance regarding job interviews, and accommodations to enable access to our facilities. We appreciate the value that individuals with disabilities bring to our workforce and encourage applicants with disabilities to disclose their needs for accommodation to facilitate a smooth and inclusive recruitment experience.