Staff Accountant

Job Description: Provide grant accounting duties for selected grants in accordance with standard accounting practices and additional accounting functions as assigned. Essential Responsibilities Perform grant accounting for selected grants. Communicate with and provide customer service to the operational managers of the selected grants, the Development Department, senior management, and third parties on a variety of issues related to the grants. Prepare monthly grant billing. Prepare journal entries, monthly reports, and other financial analyses involving the selected grants. Assist with grant audits and external grant reports. Cash receipts and deposits GL Account reconciliation Month end Closing Bank reconciliation GL Account reconciliation Prepare journal entries Assist the Controller in the generation of the Financial statements Assist with internal and the external audit Assist in various accounting functions as requested, including payroll, fixed assets, bank reconciliations, accounting research, and other accounting activities. Secondary Responsibilities Attend workshops, training, and meetings as needed, and as requested. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. Work flexible schedule and overtime, as necessary. QUALIFICATIONS Required education, experience, training. Bachelor's degree in accounting or business with two (2) years related experience OR AA Degree in Accounting, Business or related field with five (5) years related experience. Experience with computerized accounting software, MS Office (especially Excel), banking transactions, payroll systems, and fund accounting systems. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Critical Success Factors in this role include: The ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively. Maintaining confidentiality and HIPAA compliance. Excellent organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills with attention to detail. Excellent customer service and client services philosophy in all interactions. Successfully manage multiple projects at the same time. Appreciation and respect for working with and serving a diverse population. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the internet. The ability to investigate and analyze information, draw conclusions and problem solve. The ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports. /n

Created: 2024-11-05