Posted August 21, 2026
Sr. Accountant
Robert Half
Catonsville, MD, US
Full Time
35.63USD - 41.25USD per hour
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a non-profit organization in Catonsville, Maryland in a fully onsite contract-to-permanent role. This position will provide critical day-to-day accounting support while partnering closely with finance leadership to strengthen core accounting operations and maintain accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting experience, thrives in a hands-on environment, and is comfortable stepping into a broad range of responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
• Lead monthly close activities, ensuring financial records are updated accurately and reporting deadlines are met.
• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger.
• Perform detailed reconciliations for bank accounts and balance sheet accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Support billing and related accounting transactions to ensure complete and accurate revenue tracking.
• Assist with budget monitoring and forecasting activities by compiling data and analyzing financial results.
• Coordinate audit preparation by organizing schedules, supporting documentation, and responding to finance-related requests.
• Partner with finance leadership to learn essential daily accounting processes and provide reliable operational backup coverage.
• Use QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel to manage accounting data, prepare reports, and improve financial visibility.• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including work at the senior accountant level.
• Demonstrated expertise in month-end close, general ledger maintenance, and journal entry preparation.
• Strong background in account reconciliations and bank reconciliations with close attention to detail.
• Experience supporting financial audits and preparing documentation for audit review.
• Working knowledge of billing processes, budgeting, and financial forecasting.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and advanced capability in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work fully onsite in Catonsville, Maryland and adapt to a hands-on, fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
• Lead monthly close activities, ensuring financial records are updated accurately and reporting deadlines are met.
• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger.
• Perform detailed reconciliations for bank accounts and balance sheet accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Support billing and related accounting transactions to ensure complete and accurate revenue tracking.
• Assist with budget monitoring and forecasting activities by compiling data and analyzing financial results.
• Coordinate audit preparation by organizing schedules, supporting documentation, and responding to finance-related requests.
• Partner with finance leadership to learn essential daily accounting processes and provide reliable operational backup coverage.
• Use QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel to manage accounting data, prepare reports, and improve financial visibility.• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including work at the senior accountant level.
• Demonstrated expertise in month-end close, general ledger maintenance, and journal entry preparation.
• Strong background in account reconciliations and bank reconciliations with close attention to detail.
• Experience supporting financial audits and preparing documentation for audit review.
• Working knowledge of billing processes, budgeting, and financial forecasting.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and advanced capability in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work fully onsite in Catonsville, Maryland and adapt to a hands-on, fast-paced environment.
