Accountant - grant and fund accounting (Baltimore, MD)

We are growing our team at Cedar Linden Legal Group and adding an Accountant whose main responsibility will be grant and fund accounting. You would join a large organisation of more than 1,000 people based in Baltimore. What you will do • Track costs around client files against budget and explain variances to managers. • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to trust accounts, and clear open items. • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. • Build schedules for the annual audit and answer the auditors' questions. • Keep the chart of accounts and supporting files tidy so anyone can follow them. What we are looking for • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. Nice to have • A degree or certificate in accounting. • Experience with trust accounts. Working arrangement • Part-time, about 28 hours a week, spread across three days. • On site in Baltimore. • We will tell you what to expect at each step of the hiring process.