Staff Accountant

A growing manufacturing company in Baltimore, MD, is seeking an internal Staff Accountant to process accounts receivable and accounts payable, administer collection efforts, and support the VP of Finance with the day-to-day finance and accounting needs of the organization. This role offers exposure to the full accounting cycle with significant opportunities for growth.

At Vanns, we believe that how we work together matters just as much as the results we achieve. Our culture is guided by the following principles:

• Tolerance – Find Common Ground
• Adaptability – Embrace Change
• Curiosity & Mentorship – Learn & Teach
• Constructive Thinking – Collaborative Solutions

• Manage Accounts Payable:
  Process vendor invoices accurately and timely, perform 3‑way matching (PO, receipt, invoice), code invoices to appropriate GL accounts, prepare weekly ACH payment runs, monitor AP aging, and ensure timely payment.
• Manage Accounts Receivable:
  Manage the automated distribution of customer invoices, post cash receipts, apply payments to customer accounts, monitor AR aging, and follow up on past‑due accounts, assist with credit memo processing and customer dispute resolution.
• General Accounting & Financial Support: support month‑end close activities, prepare routine journal entries as needed, perform bank and account reconciliations, support inventory and cost accounting processes as needed, and support internal financial reporting and analysis.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 1–3 years of accounting experience (AP/AR + general ledger exposure preferred)
• Understanding of GAAP
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, basic formulas)
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism

• Ability to work on‑site 5 days per week