Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a Bookkeeper to join our team in Baltimore, Maryland in a contract capacity with the potential for a long-term opportunity. This role is ideal for a finance specialist who can keep daily accounting operations running smoothly while delivering accurate reporting and dependable billing support. The position works closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to maintain strong financial controls, support client and vendor transactions, and help guide informed business decisions.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee day-to-day bookkeeping activities across the general ledger, payables, receivables, payroll coordination, and closing tasks at the end of each reporting period.
• Prepare accurate financial information for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting, ensuring records are complete and submitted on schedule.
• Support invoicing operations by assisting with bill preparation, responding to client billing questions, and helping resolve payment discrepancies.
• Track incoming and outgoing funds through bank reconciliations, cash monitoring, expense reviews, and credit card transaction oversight.
• Partner with internal teams to maintain accurate client billing, vendor payments, media-related payables, and supporting account reconciliations.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on unpaid balances to promote timely collections and healthy cash flow.
• Contribute to budget planning, forecast updates, variance reporting, and other financial analyses requested by leadership.
• Strengthen accounting processes by documenting procedures, improving internal controls, and identifying opportunities to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Assist with audit preparation, tax support activities, and coordination with outside accounting partners as needed.• At least 5 years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting support, office administration, facilities management, or a related business function.
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Solid understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, account reconciliations, journal entries, and core financial recordkeeping practices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaborate across departments.
• High level of discretion when handling sensitive financial information and confidential business matters.
• Careful attention to detail, comfort with routine mathematical calculations, and a consistent focus on accuracy.
• Associate degree preferred but not required.