Job Description
Job description
Planned Parenthood of Maryland (PPM) is a not-for-profit family planning agency that provides high-quality, affordable reproductive health care for women, men, and teens. Our mission is to enable all Marylanders to have access to a wide range of high-quality, affordable reproductive health care services. We help individuals make informed decisions about their reproductive health, family planning options, and sexuality.
The Accountant will perform a variety of professional accounting work including: payroll processing, accounts payable and/or accounts receivable. Under the direction of senior team members this position will: support the maintenance of the general ledger, assist in the preparation of Financial reports for the Board, Government, Agencies, and Grantors and support the preparation and analysis of internal reports necessary for reporting, budgeting and financial control. The Accountant reports to the Manager of Accounting.
The position is Hybrid: 3 days per week work-in-office and 2 days per week work-from-home.
Essential Responsibilities:
• Manage Accounts Payable activities, including invoice processing, vendor account maintenance, expense report review, payment preparation, invoice research and timely responses to internal and external payment related inquiries.
• Manage Payroll processing activities including maintenance of payroll records, compliance with payroll regulations and company policies, and accurate and timely responses to internal customer inquiries.
• Manage Accounts Receivable activities, including preparing invoices, applying payments, payment verification, record-keeping, aging account maintenance, and reporting and timely responses to internal customer inquiries.
• Prepare schedules to support grants, programs, and donor related activity.
• Prepare schedule for prepaids.
• Assist with fixed asset inventory and recordkeeping.
• Analyze workflow processes and make recommendations for improvements.
• Perform account maintenance, prepare accounting schedules, reconciliations and record entries.
• Prepare documentation, internal and/or ad-hoc reporting, and analysis as needed for Executive Management, Department Heads and Board of Directors.
• Other duties as assigned.
Education, Experience and Other Skills:
• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business, Finance , or related discipline required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of professional accounting experience required in: accounts payable, accounts receivables, reconciliations, variance reports, and knowledge of GAAP.
• Payroll experience preferred.
• Grants experience preferred.
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, V-lookups, formulas).
• Healthcare, ADP or MIP experience is not required but highly preferred.
• Knowledge: Principles, practices, and methods of accounting and auditing, financial administration including reporting, accounting software and spreadsheet applications.
• Skills: Examining and verifying financial documents and reports; developing accounting procedures and forms; working independently from general instructions; communicating clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; ability plan, organize and control multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to recognize, select and use Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in recording and reporting financial information; ability to communicate and interact with clients, staff Board members, vendors, and the public in a positive professional manner.
• Physical Requirements: position requires extended periods of sitting, standing, computer screen time, keyboard & mouse usage. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds (accommodations provided if needed).
• Travel: no travel required.
• Confidentiality: May be exposed to confidential information whose disclosure would be contrary to the best interest of the agency, the patient, facility and professional ethics.
Benefits:
• Health care insurance through CareFirst with the choice of an HMO or PPO Open Access and Healthy Blue Advantage.
• Flexible Spending Account: Health Care, Transportation and Dependent Care.
• Lincoln Financial Dental and EyeMed Vision Insurances.
• Life, AD&D Insurance: One time your basic annual earnings.
• Short-Term Disability: 60% of your weekly earnings up to a maximum benefit.
• Long-Term Disability: 60% of your monthly base wages for prolonged illness or injury up to a maximum benefit.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Supplemental Insurance Options: critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Eligibility to participate is the First of the Month following your first day of Employment. Company match activated after one year of service.
$60,000 - $63,000 a year
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Planned Parenthood of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, ****** orientation, national origin (ancestry), disability, genetic information, pregnancy, military status, or any other protected characteristics outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves or absence, compensation, and training.
Applicants must pass Criminal Background Screening and the Right to Work in the United States.
PPM Requires COVID-1+ Vaccination.
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Planned Parenthood of Maryland (PPM) is a not-for-profit family planning agency that provides high-quality, affordable reproductive health care for women, men, and teens. Our mission is to enable all Marylanders to have access to a wide range of high-quality, affordable reproductive health care services. We help individuals make informed decisions about their reproductive health, family planning options, and sexuality.
The Accountant will perform a variety of professional accounting work including: payroll processing, accounts payable and/or accounts receivable. Under the direction of senior team members this position will: support the maintenance of the general ledger, assist in the preparation of Financial reports for the Board, Government, Agencies, and Grantors and support the preparation and analysis of internal reports necessary for reporting, budgeting and financial control. The Accountant reports to the Manager of Accounting.
The position is Hybrid: 3 days per week work-in-office and 2 days per week work-from-home.
Essential Responsibilities:
• Manage Accounts Payable activities, including invoice processing, vendor account maintenance, expense report review, payment preparation, invoice research and timely responses to internal and external payment related inquiries.
• Manage Payroll processing activities including maintenance of payroll records, compliance with payroll regulations and company policies, and accurate and timely responses to internal customer inquiries.
• Manage Accounts Receivable activities, including preparing invoices, applying payments, payment verification, record-keeping, aging account maintenance, and reporting and timely responses to internal customer inquiries.
• Prepare schedules to support grants, programs, and donor related activity.
• Prepare schedule for prepaids.
• Assist with fixed asset inventory and recordkeeping.
• Analyze workflow processes and make recommendations for improvements.
• Perform account maintenance, prepare accounting schedules, reconciliations and record entries.
• Prepare documentation, internal and/or ad-hoc reporting, and analysis as needed for Executive Management, Department Heads and Board of Directors.
• Other duties as assigned.
Education, Experience and Other Skills:
• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business, Finance , or related discipline required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of professional accounting experience required in: accounts payable, accounts receivables, reconciliations, variance reports, and knowledge of GAAP.
• Payroll experience preferred.
• Grants experience preferred.
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, V-lookups, formulas).
• Healthcare, ADP or MIP experience is not required but highly preferred.
• Knowledge: Principles, practices, and methods of accounting and auditing, financial administration including reporting, accounting software and spreadsheet applications.
• Skills: Examining and verifying financial documents and reports; developing accounting procedures and forms; working independently from general instructions; communicating clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; ability plan, organize and control multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to recognize, select and use Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in recording and reporting financial information; ability to communicate and interact with clients, staff Board members, vendors, and the public in a positive professional manner.
• Physical Requirements: position requires extended periods of sitting, standing, computer screen time, keyboard & mouse usage. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds (accommodations provided if needed).
• Travel: no travel required.
• Confidentiality: May be exposed to confidential information whose disclosure would be contrary to the best interest of the agency, the patient, facility and professional ethics.
Benefits:
• Health care insurance through CareFirst with the choice of an HMO or PPO Open Access and Healthy Blue Advantage.
• Flexible Spending Account: Health Care, Transportation and Dependent Care.
• Lincoln Financial Dental and EyeMed Vision Insurances.
• Life, AD&D Insurance: One time your basic annual earnings.
• Short-Term Disability: 60% of your weekly earnings up to a maximum benefit.
• Long-Term Disability: 60% of your monthly base wages for prolonged illness or injury up to a maximum benefit.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Supplemental Insurance Options: critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Eligibility to participate is the First of the Month following your first day of Employment. Company match activated after one year of service.
$60,000 - $63,000 a year
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Planned Parenthood of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, ****** orientation, national origin (ancestry), disability, genetic information, pregnancy, military status, or any other protected characteristics outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves or absence, compensation, and training.
Applicants must pass Criminal Background Screening and the Right to Work in the United States.
PPM Requires COVID-1+ Vaccination.
Apply for this job
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Accountant position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Baltimore offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
