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.

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

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

Our amazing benefits include:

• 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
• 11 Paid National Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company‑paid access to a wellness platform to support mental, financial and physical wellbeing

Our Core Values:

• Do what’s right. Honesty, morality, respect and the mission guide our actions and decisions. By doing the right thing, we inspire others to believe.
• Work together. We collaborate to create something special. Together we challenge assumptions, trust each other, take risks, and foster transparent and direct communication.
• Listen to be heard. Our stories are trustworthy. They are inspired by and created for our readers. Their story is our story. Communities are at the center of our journalism, and everything we do.
• Deliver impactful results. Acting as one accountable team and driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, we deliver bold and innovative results. We act fast, execute and learn. We celebrate great outcomes.
• Be inclusive. We celebrate the uniqueness of each individual and act by curating a culture that leverages diverse perspectives as the key to fulfilling our mission. The Banner is for all of us.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: As set forth in The Baltimore Banner’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.