Staff Accountant

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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, we cover 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.

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.

• 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
• Perform other tasks & duties as assigned or 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

Salary Range: $75 K – $85 K. 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.

• 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

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 c 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.

Entry Level

Full‑time

Accounting / Auditing and Finance

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