Senior Accountant - (Baltimore, MD)

Join Chimes – and go further to help others go far!  Chimes is a not-for-profit organization that assists people with intellectual and behavioral challenges to achieve their fullest potential.

Our vast array of services — educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health — are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve — those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.

Compensation: $75,000-$90,000 

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am -4:00pm (Onsite)

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION(S):

• Enter journal entries for seven entities accurately and correctly and review for
• Perform month, and year end closing processes in an efficient, complete, accurate, and timely manner. – in accordance with close deadlines.
• Maintain tracking systems to assure that all accounting tasks are completed and reported
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Analyze and interpret financial statements to identify trends, variances and areas of improvement.
• Provide coverage for specific, assigned functions of the accounting
• Prepare and maintain accurate general ledger entries, accruals and journal entries.
• Maintain General Ledger Chart of
• Support revenue recognition processes related to government contracts (County/State/Federal) ensuring timely and accurate contract-based invoicing.
• Review contracts for key financial terms and ensure proper accounting treatment
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments including Contracts, Project Management and Program Management to ensure accurate billing and revenue tracking.
• Supports audits, including the annual financial statement audit and Single Audit (Uniform Guidance) by providing schedules and documentation.
• Maintain knowledge of software to create reports, documents, and other fiscal documentation for appropriate reconciliation and
• Review monthly T&E expense reports to ensure compliance with Company policy and proper accounting.
• Ensure that expenses are within budget guidelines and notify management of any
• Work effectively on a team to develop internal systems to improve or ensure accurate, efficient and high- quality accounting processes and train other team members in areas of special operational competency, to assure
• Maintains professional relationships with payers, venders, and community support service representatives and external agencies and provide support to internal staff in the understanding and analysis of general ledger financial data.
• Review on a regular basis posting of accounts receivable and accounts payable data entry to ensure accurate posting.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Education:  B.A in Accounting

Minimum Experience:  Minimum of 4 years of progressive General Ledger Experience. 

Preferred Experience:  Senior Level Accountant experience with a multi-entity organization with annual revenues over $100M; Familiarity with cost reimbursement contracts

Required Clearances: Criminal History clearance. FBI clearance.  Verification that the employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list.

Minimum License and Certification: None

Additional Requirements: Ability to communicate on the telephone, write, speak, read, type, ability to manipulate numbers, sit for long periods, go up and down steps, lift 20 lbs., use a computer, work with little direct supervision, and use a computer. Must have the ability to understand technical written material. Must have the ability to obtain a valid certification in CPR/First Aid and have full awareness of environmental stimuli.

What’s in it for you?

Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week):

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403(b) with Company Match
• Transportation Subsidy
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Referral Bonus opportunities
• And More!

Want to learn more?

To learn more about Chimes and how you can achieve personal and professional growth within a purpose-driven organization, visit us at https://chimes.org/Careers.

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