Accountant

AccountantThis role provides fiscal support to the fiscal supervisor, director, and other food service administrators. The accountant manages grant awards and compliance requirements directly related to the position and approves grant financial transactions, including reporting and invoicing to the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). The role involves preparing payroll reports, time and effort certifications, and school-level financial statistics for operations staff managing profit/loss at each cafeteria site. The accountant is responsible for the preparation of cash remittances, disbursement requests, and journal entries related to the food service fund, as well as preparing balance sheet reconciliations and income statement reports.ResponsibilitiesManage grant awards and compliance requirements directly related to the position.Approve grant financial transactions, including reporting and invoicing to the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).Prepare payroll reports and time and effort certifications.Prepare school-level financial statistics for operations staff managing profit/loss at each cafeteria site.Manage the preparation of cash remittances, disbursement requests, and journal entries related to the food service fund.Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and income statement reports.Review reconciliations and reports prepared by others.Assist with invoice payment and reconciliation for direct delivery vendors.Prepare fiscal year-end accounting entries, reconciliations, and workpapers to support financial statement audits.Work with OFNS operations and equipment/fixed asset management staff on related fiscal matters.Conduct financial activity analysis as directed.Assist with the annual Meal Benefit Application verification process.Maintain the OFNS Accounting Procedure Manual in collaboration with the fiscal supervisor.Identify, document, and implement process improvements.Perform other duties as assigned.Essential SkillsExperience in accounting with a minimum of three years of professional experience.Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting.Proficiency in financial and accounting computer applications and systems.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel.Experience in the formulation, implementation, and administration of various operating and grant budgets.Ability to organize, plan, and execute work with minimal supervision.Ability to maintain accurate records and produce necessary reports and reconciliations.Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing.Supervisory skills to coordinate the work of support staff.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.Additional Skills & QualificationsBachelors degree in accounting, business administration with an accounting concentration, or a related field.Experience with ORACLE, SAP, or Workday is a must.Proficient in writing procedures and SOPs.Work EnvironmentThe position is 100% onsite with the opportunity to work remotely one day every other week. There is potential for the role to become permanent. Currently, the need is for a temporary capacity to quickly fill the position.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Middle River, MD.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr.Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026.Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Middle River, MD.