If the idea of being a traditional accountant doesn’t appeal to you, and you’re looking for a less conventional work environment, you’ll want to read more…
14 West, part of The Agora, an international consortium of media companies with offices located in the historic Mount Vernon district of Baltimore, is looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team. This individual will help support all of the centralized groups within The Agora with their accounting, reporting, and analytical needs.
The Agora is comprised of more than 800 professionals in Baltimore that enjoy some of the top workplaces in the city, according to The Baltimore Sun. In fact, in 2017, five Agora Companies were recognized by The Sun as Top Workplaces, and The Agora’s Mount Vernon Campus was even featured in the Baltimore Business Journal’s online Cool Digs column. Being a part of our team, and an employee of The Agora, is an opportunity that’s quite honestly very sought after.
In order to succeed in this type of environment, you have to have an open mind, a positive attitude and a willingness to take on any challenge. We look for people who display a willingness to explore solutions to problems without requiring hand-holding. We need someone with an understanding of general ledger accounting, a proficiency in Excel, and the utmost attention to detail. You’ll be responsible for the following:
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
Position Expectations
30 days: You’ll understand our chart of accounts and the various businesses we serve.
90 days: You’ll learn and own various balance sheet reconciliations.
180 days: You’ll handle all monthly recurring journal entries, reconciliations, and prep work for month end close for specific business units.
How to Apply