Staff Accountant

**Staff Accountant** **Location:** Hybrid — Towson, MD / Remote **Schedule:** Monday–Friday, flexible hours; in\-office Wednesdays and Thursdays **Reports to:** Finance Manager **Salary Range:** $65,000–$75,000 **Support the accounting work behind SFA’s work with schools** At Success for All Foundation, we partner with schools to improve reading results across the whole school. Our model combines evidence\-based literacy curriculum with the schoolwide systems, coaching, tutoring, and support that help strong instruction happen consistently across classrooms. Behind that work is a finance and accounting team that helps SFA steward resources well and keep daily operations moving. We are looking for a Staff Accountant who is organized, detail\-oriented, collaborative, and motivated by work that supports schools, educators, and students. In this role, you’ll help maintain accurate financial records, support close processes, prepare reconciliations, assist with reporting and audits, and collaborate with colleagues across the organization. This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys both precision and purpose: the details matter here because they help us serve schools well. You’ll join a thoughtful, experienced, and mission\-driven team that values clear communication, steady follow\-through, and careful work. What you’ll do Accounting and close support * Prepare and post journal entries and help maintain the general ledger. * Support month\-end, quarter\-end, and year\-end close processes. * Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies. * Help ensure accounting records are accurate, complete, and well documented. * Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed. Reporting, analysis, and compliance * Assist with the preparation of financial statements and internal reports. * Analyze financial data and support variance analysis. * Help ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and organizational policies. * Support audit processes by preparing documentation and responding to requests. * Complete state annual reports, registrations, and other tax and business filings. Cross\-functional support and process improvement * Assist with inventory\-related transaction reconciliation as needed. * Collaborate with colleagues across departments to support accounting operations. * Help identify ways to strengthen processes, improve documentation, and increase efficiency. * Perform other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as needed. What success looks like in this role In this role, success means financial records are accurate, close processes are well supported, and colleagues can rely on clear, timely information from the accounting team. You help resolve discrepancies, strengthen documentation, and support the careful stewardship of SFA’s resources. What you bring * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required * 3–4 years of accounting experience * Str