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Kennedy Krieger Institute
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Staff Accountant
Kennedy Krieger Institute · Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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In short
The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing monthly accounting tasks, including recording journal entries and reconciling balance sheet accounts. They also assist with accounts receivable management, fixed asset entry, and general administrative support for the finance department.
What they're looking for
MUST-HAVE SKILLS
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Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in business, finance, or accounting. A minimum of one year of experience in a general or public accounting department is required.
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Questions about this role
- Is this Kennedy Krieger Institute role remote?
- Tagged on site.
- What does it pay?
- The posting lists $50,786–$87,503 a year.
- Does it sponsor visas?
- Listed as no visa sponsorship.
- What experience does it ask for?
- Listed as 0-2 years.
The posting, in full
The Staff Accountant will perform a variety of monthly accounting and financial close responsibilities, including the recording of financial transactions/journal entries and reconciling balance sheet accounts. The incumbent will ensure all assigned journal entries are recorded and that assigned monthly reporting and reconciliations are complete and accurate, all within appropriate deadlines.
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Overview
The Staff Accountant will perform a variety of monthly accounting and financial close responsibilities, including the recording of financial transactions/journal entries and reconciling balance sheet accounts. The incumbent will ensure all assigned journal entries are recorded and that assigned monthly reporting and reconciliations are complete and accurate, all within appropriate deadlines.
Responsibilities
1. Process non-patient cash receipts on a daily basis, including researching and identifying appropriate General Ledger coding.2. Process daily credit card transactions, ensuring proper handling of confidential information.3. Prepare and enter assigned monthly journal entries, including balance sheet, revenue and expense, and net asset transactions.4. Update and reconcile assigned balance sheet account reconciliations. This includes a variety of asset, liability, and net asset accounts.5. Accurately enter fixed assets into the Lawson Asset Management system on a monthly basis.6. Assist the Senior Accountant with multiple aspects of the non-patient accounts receivable system, including posting, reconciling payments, monthly analysis, and making recommendations for adjustment.7. Assist with monthly accounting schedules by obtaining information from reports and performing accurate data entry.8. Assist Manager, Accounting and Senior Accountant with ad hoc general accounting and administrative tasks as required.
Qualifications
EDUCATION:Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or accounting required.
EXPERIENCE:Minimum one year of experience working in a general accounting department or public accounting required.
Minimum pay range
USD $50,786.11/Yr.
Maximum pay range
USD $87,503.31/Yr.