Accountant

Accountant Greenbelt, MD

CFS is partnering with a private school to identify an experienced Accountant to join its small finance team on a contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an Accountant who enjoys a collaborative environment and can quickly step into a hands-on role supporting daily accounting operations.

The ideal Accountant will bring a solid foundation in accounting principles, strong organizational skills, and will be able to hit the ground running. This Accountant should be comfortable balancing routine accounting responsibilities with broader financial support activities and possess excellent communication skills.

Key Responsibilities for the Accountant:

• Process and manage AP activities
• Perform bank and general ledger account reconciliations
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries
• Maintain accurate general ledger records and supporting documentation
• Assist with month-end close processes and financial reporting
• Analyze account activity and investigate discrepancies
• Manage tuition billing and payment administration, serving as a primary point of contact for families by responding to account inquiries and resolving billing discrepancies
• Assist with special projects and other accounting duties as assigned

Qualifications for the Accountant Role:

• 3+ years of accounting experience
  • Experience with AP, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close
• Proficiency with Excel
• Experience with QuickBooks a plus
• Previous experience working for a school preferred, but not required
  • Experience using tuition management software a plus
• Accountable team player with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines with minimal supervision

Compensation & Work Arrangement

• Schedule: M-F 8am-4pm/9am-5pm
• Salary: $65,000-$70,000
• Hybrid work environment with remote flexibility
  • Candidates must live in DC, MD, VA, or PA area and be able to go to the office in Greenbelt, MD if needed