Baltimore Banner · 13 hours ago
Staff Accountant
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$75K/yr - $85K/yr
2+ years expThe Baltimore Banner is a Pulitzer award winning, nonprofit newsroom dedicated to high-quality local journalism in the Baltimore metro area. They are seeking a collaborative and detail-focused Staff Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations, while contributing to process improvements within the Finance team.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or 2+ 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
Benefits
Flexible Paid Time Off
Retirement savings - 401K plan offered through Human Interest, with a company match
Student Loan Debt Repayment Assistance for qualified employees
Full health benefits - medical, dental, vision, prescription, FSA/HSA., and coverage for family/dependents
Sick Leave eligible for rollover
Commuter Benefits
11 Paid National Holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Generous Parental Leave
Company paid access to a wellness platform to support mental, financial and physical wellbeing
Company
Baltimore Banner
Local news you can trust. We report stories that make life better in Baltimore and Maryland.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.2MKey Investors
Henry Luce Foundation
2025-07-22Grant· $0.2M
Leadership Team
Sharon Nevins
Chief Revenue Officer
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