• 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

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