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Job Details Description Payroll Accountant Position Location: Baltimore, MD Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 annually Join the Chimes team and help make an impact through accurate financial stewardship. What You'll Do As our Payroll Accountant, you will: Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries. Review payroll taxes and ensure timely and accurate tax payments. Review federal and state payroll tax filings for accuracy and compliance. Post payroll activity to the general ledger. Reconcile payroll bank accounts and assigned general ledger accounts. Prepare payroll accruals and month-end journal entries. Assist with month-end close activities and financial reporting. Perform payroll-related variance analysis. Support internal and external audits. Process state unemployment payments for multiple entities. Assist with other accounting and finance projects as needed. What You'll Bring Education Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field. Experience Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience. Nonprofit accounting experience is preferred. Skills & Qualifications Strong knowledge of accounting principles and payroll accounting. Intermediate Microsoft Office skills with advanced Excel proficiency. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines, especially during month-end close. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Why Join Chimes? At Chimes, your work directly supports our mission of creating opportunities and enhancing lives. We value collaboration, integrity, accountability, and professional growth while offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a mission-driven organization. What’s in it for you? Total Rewards (For Full-Time Hourly/Salaried = >30 hours/week): Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Life Insurance Disability Insurance Paid Time Off 403(b) with Company Match Transportation Subsidy Employee Recognition Programs Referral Bonus opportunities And More! Want to learn more? To learn more about Chimes, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth within a purpose-driven organization, visit us at: https://chimes.org/Careers. #cmd410
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
When you interview for an accountant role, expect this question: "Walk me through how you'd handle a transaction that doesn't reconcile." Hiring managers ask it because they want to see your troubleshooting method, not just whether you found the error. Practice explaining your logic step-by-step — what you check first, how you document it, and how you escalate if needed. That matters more than the final answer.
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