Accountant (Hybrid Remote)

This is a hybrid position with 3 days in the Columbia, Maryland office, and 2 days work-from-home.

The Accountant will provide support to the Finance Department, including invoicing, accounts payable, and payroll functions. The Accountant will ensure accurate invoicing, timely collection of payments, management of outgoing payments, and overall financial record-keeping to support the organization's financial operations and compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Manage Accounts Payable tasks, including invoice processing, vendor account maintenance, expense report review via Concur, and payment preparation.
• Manage Accounts Receivable tasks, including preparing invoices, payment verification, record-keeping, aging account maintenance, and timely customer inquiry responses.
• Prepare Word, Excel, PowerPoint presentations, organization charts, agendas, reports, special projects and other documents in support of objectives for the organization.
• Provide limited Payroll assistance, involving processing and recording payroll and benefits journal entries, and coordinating state payroll tax requirements with the Payroll vendor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• ·        Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• ·        3 – 5 years’ experience in administrative roles, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions.
• ·        1 or more years' of Cost Accounting or Project Accounting experience
• ·        Experience with multiple product pricing 
• ·        Proficient in reconciling accounts, identifying discrepancies, and ensuring accuracy in financial records.
• ·        Proficiency in office software tools such as Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• ·        Highly proficient in QuickBooks Online
• ·        Strong organizational abilities to manage office tasks, coordinate meetings, and handle executive travel arrangements efficiently.
• ·        Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• ·        Keen attention to detail is essential, along with the capability to identify and resolve issues independently,

This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented individual with a passion for accounting to join our team. If you meet the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply for this position.