Accounting Specialist

CFS is partnering with a well-established school in Calvert County, MD to find a part time Accounting Specialist to provide critical business office support during a maternity leave from October 2026-January 2027. This Accounting Specialist role offers flexibility, meaningful work, and the opportunity to make an immediate impact within a collaborative school environment. The ideal Accounting Specialist is someone who can step into an established process with minimal training, understands Financial Edge NXT well, enjoys a mix of accounting and administrative work, and is comfortable collaborating with a variety of stakeholders while maintaining accuracy and compliance. Reports to the CFO Accounting Specialist - Huntingtown, MD Why This Accounting Specialist Opportunity Stands Out Flexible part-time schedule with excellent work-life balance Direct exposure to school leadership and the CFO Collaborative, low-pressure environment with a supportive team Opportunity to leverage and further develop Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT expertise Key Responsibilities For The Accounting Specialist Entering and processing vendor invoices in Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT Coding invoices to the appropriate general ledger accounts Collecting and tracking approval signatures from department leaders Managing weekly purchase card and Comdata transactions, including receipt collection and reconciliation Entering EFT payments, cash receipts, and journal entries into Financial Edge NXT Setting up new vendors, maintaining W-9 documentation, and managing 1099 information Monitoring outstanding payments and following up on uncashed checks Updating Excel tracking reports and maintaining organized financial records Supporting general business office functions, including supply ordering and occasional phone coverage Qualifications For The Accounting Specialist Recent, hands-on Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT experience is required Experience with Blackbaud Tuition Management (BBTM) module a plus, but not required 1+ years' experience in AP or supporting a school or non profit business office Basic Microsoft Excel skills for tracking, reporting, and reconciliations Comfortable working in small, collaborative office environments Strong attention to detail and accuracy Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities Professional communication skills and confidence interacting with department leaders for approvals and follow-up Must be able to pass a background check and fingerprinting Schedule: 30 hours per week, Monday-Friday (flexible schedule). Hybrid potential, though regular on-site presence is required for invoice processing and approvals Duration: Approximately 3-4 months (October through January) Salary: $52,000-$55,000 #INAUG2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr