What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at The Baltimore Community Foundation?
Staff Accountant
Organization
Baltimore Community Foundation is a philanthropic foundation created by and for the people
of Greater Baltimore, where many donors join together to make the region they love a better
place, today and for future generations. Our mission is to inspire donors to achieve their
charitable goals from generation to generation and to improve the quality of life in the
Baltimore region through grantmaking, enlightened civic leadership and strategic investments.
BCF’s vision is of a Baltimore that boasts a growing economy where all have the opportunity to
thrive. Our action agenda organizes grants, initiatives and advocacy around this vision. The
values that guide our work are trustworthiness, inclusion, and entrepreneurialism.
With assets over $300 million comprised of nearly 900 charitable funds, BCF has granted over
650 million since its inception in 1972 and is one of the Baltimore region’s top grantmaking
foundations. BCF makes charitable contributions to support a wide range of issues affecting the
Baltimore region, currently with a focus on investments in two interest areas : Neighborhoods
and Education. BCF also serves as the fiscal sponsor for major program initiatives and is
affiliated with multiple supporting organizations. BCF undergoes a vigorous accreditation
every year and is certified under the Council on Foundation’s National Standards for U.S.
Community Foundations.
BCF operates from the knowledge that profound disparities in opportunity exist between
people of color and their white counterparts; and we acknowledge the historic and ongoing role
that structural racism plays in creating and perpetuating those disparities. That is why we are
committed to reducing racial disparities, identifying and combating structural racism, and
fostering more equity and inclusion through our grantmaking, initiatives, and advocacy.
Position
The Staff Accountant is a full-time, exempt position. Reporting to the Controller, the Staff
Accountant supports the foundation’s accounting and finance functions and is responsible for
managing accounts and grants payable, reconciling general ledger accounts and other general
accounting activities.
Salary Range : $60,000 - $70,000
Location : Baltimore, MD
Schedule : Full-time, 5 days / week; Hybrid (min. 3 days / week in-office)
Benefits : Include health, vision and dental, retirement contribution and match,
tuition reimbursement, life insurance, disability insurance, charitable
match, flexible spending account, EAP and more.
Paid Time Off : 20 days per year, includes personal, sick and vacation
Responsibilities
Accounts and Grants Payable :
Enter, monitor, and track all grants for timely submission ensuring transactions are
accurate and properly recorded.
Perform due diligence on organizations recommended for a grant from the grant
process.
Review and enter interfund grants into the accounting system.
Set up and maintain vendor records including W-9 forms, and related coding.
Process accounts payable items including vendor invoices, check requests and expense
reimbursements.
Prepare 1099 forms annually.
Obtain and manage vendor and grantee ACH information.
Upload check file for positive pay to on-line treasury management.
Print checks and prepare for signatures.
Scan signed checks and file electronic backup.
General Accounting Activities :
Record postage usage monthly.
Process remote deposit checks.
Process employee credit card transactions monthly.
Reconcile selected monthly general ledger accounts.
Enter spendable transfers from discretionary and unrestricted funds.
Assist with month-end closing process including preparing journal entries.
Provide support for internal and external audits.
Assist with filing of personal property and 990 tax returns.
Maintain records and monitor financial information to ensure compliance with
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and conformity with established
organizational policies.
Adhere to the highest standards of confidentiality and integrity when dealing with
sensitive data and systems.
Assist with special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting
Minimum 2 years’ experience in accounting, non-profit experience preferred.
Experience with Accounts Payable
Knowledge of financial software applications, databases, spreadsheets, and word
processing packages to include Microsoft Office and Adobe.
Experience with an ERP system.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
Ability to multi-task and manage multiple critical functions in a changing and growing
environment.
Willingness to train non-financial staff in the organization’s financial processes.
Strong observation skills and keen attention to detail.
Ability to audit work to identify issues and implement processes to prevent errors.
Demonstrated working style of proactive communication and collaboration with others
who represent a wide range of experience, interests, and needs.
Ability to work independently and focus on task completion.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, manage workload, communicate needs well
before deadlines.
To Apply
The Baltimore Community Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and seeks a diverse
pool of candidates in all job searches. We strive to be trustworthy, inclusive and entrepreneurial
in all we do.
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter by clicking :
https : / / baltimorecommunity.applicantstack.com / x / detail / a2erubr5x50b / aa0
Direct calls and / or unsolicited third-party endorsements are strongly discouraged. No
professional recruiters please.
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Salary : $60,000 - $70,000