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Accounting Specialist

cfs
Companycfs
CategoryFinance
LocationHuntingtown
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelNot stated
SalaryUSD 52k–55k
Posted4 Aug 2026
Last verified9 Aug 2026
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Description
Accounting Specialist – Huntingtown, MD • CFS is partnering with a well-established school in Calvert County, MD to find a part time Accounting Specialist to provide critical business office support during a maternity leave from October 2026-Janaury 2027 . • This Accounting Specialist role offers flexibility, meaningful work, and the opportunity to make an immediate impact within a collaborative school environment. The ideal Accounting Specialist is someone who can step into an established process with minimal training, understands Financial Edge NXT well, enjoys a mix of accounting and administrative work, and is comfortable collaborating with a variety of stakeholders while maintaining accuracy and compliance. • Reports to the CFO Why This Accounting Specialist Opportunity Stands Out: • Flexible part-time schedule with excellent work-life balance • Direct exposure to school leadership and the CFO • Collaborative, low-pressure environment with a supportive team • Opportunity to leverage and further develop Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT expertise Key Responsibilities for the Accounting Specialist: • Entering and processing vendor invoices in Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT • Coding invoices to the appropriate general ledger accounts • Collecting and tracking approval signatures from department leaders • Managing weekly purchase card and Comdata transactions, including receipt collection and reconciliation • Entering EFT payments, cash receipts, and journal entries into Financial Edge NXT • Setting up new vendors, maintaining W-9 documentation, and managing 1099 information • Monitoring outstanding payments and following up on uncashed checks • Updating Excel tracking reports and maintaining organized financial records • Supporting general business office functions, including supply ordering and occasional phone coverage Qualifications for the Accounting Specialist: • Recent, hands-on Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT experience is required • Experience with Blackbaud Tuition Management (BBTM) module a plus, but not required • 1+ years’ experience in AP or supporting a school or non profit business office • Basic Microsoft Excel skills for tracking, reporting, and reconciliations • Comfortable working in small, collaborative office environments • Strong attention to detail and accuracy • Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities • Professional communication skills and confidence interacting with department leaders for approvals and follow-up • Must be able to pass a background check and fingerprinting Schedule: 30 hours per week, Monday-Friday (flexible schedule). Hybrid potential, though regular on-site presence is required for invoice processing and approvals Duration: Approximately 3-4 months (October through January) Salary: $52,000-$55,000 #INAUG2026 EB-1116987803