Bookkeeper

Description We are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join our team in Baltimore, Maryland. This contract position offers an opportunity to play a key role in managing financial operations and ensuring accurate accounting practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in bookkeeping, preferably within a nonprofit setting, and will demonstrate excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

- Process vendor invoices and reimbursements promptly, ensuring accurate coding to general ledger accounts, departments, and programs.

- Maintain organized and up-to-date vendor files, including tracking and collecting W-9 forms.

- Monitor recurring expenses such as utilities, subscriptions, and contractor payments for accuracy.

- Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and merchant accounts on a monthly basis.

- Generate monthly financial statements, including actuals versus budget, variance explanations, and cash flow summaries.

- Track program-specific revenues and expenses, preparing reconciliations to support internal reporting.

- Assist with grant and funder reporting by compiling expense details and summaries.

- Prepare year-end financial documentation for accountants and auditors, ensuring compliance with regulations.

- Support 1099 preparation in collaboration with accountants and maintain digital filing systems for financial records.

- Recommend and implement improvements to bookkeeping workflows and financial processes. Requirements - Minimum of 3 years of bookkeeping experience, preferably in a nonprofit environment.

- Solid understanding of nonprofit accounting principles, including restricted funds and program coding.

- Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

- Proven ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

- Effective communication skills, including proactive and responsive interactions.

- Commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality of financial data.

- Proficiency in accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting.

- Familiarity with month-end financial processes and reporting.

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