Staff Accountant

Job description

Under the direction of the Senior Accounting Manager (SAM), the Accountant will perform all processes related to Fiscal Management, including analysis of grant allowable expenses, budget monitoring, and grant billing and reporting. Perform accounting for grants and contracts including documentation, compliance, reporting and reconciling. Other duties may be assigned to facilitate segregation of duties and internal control.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Prepares bank deposits

- Reconciles bank accounts to general ledger accounts

- Prepare monthly journal entries

- Prepares monthly cash reconciliations and other general ledger account reconciliations resolving any balance discrepancies

- Prepares grant contract and other contract billings as required by funding source;

- Perform budget and expense analysis for program grants on a monthly basis and make accounting entries accordingly

- Assist Senior Accounting Manger & Director of Finance in month-end closing process

- Identifies grant billing concerns and assists with problem solving, and assists in procedural issues related to grant billing

- Reviews and analyzes the bi-weekly payroll and performs related accounting tasks, works with payroll specialist to prepare vouchers based on payroll figures

- Oversee preparing of vouchers, billing and process reports necessary for funded programs

- Assists in monitoring grants expenditure

- Assists Senior Accounting Manager & Director of Finance in the development of agency grant project budgets and in the production of monthly financial reports

- Advises Senior Accounting Manager & Director of Finance of financial balance, trends, etc

- Assists in providing information for external auditors and third party payer auditors, and preparation of third party cost reports and assist with year-end information used in A-133 audit

- Interfaces with other departments on various accounting and interdepartmental issues and determine fiscal processes are efficient and operating properly

- Maintains current and accurate records;

- Complies with all agency policies and procedures concerning corporate compliance including privacy of protected health information;

- Participates in professional development activities

- Performs other related duties as assigned

- Perform day to day accounting functions to properly allocate grant revenues and expenditures in accordance with funding guidelines and best practices

- Communicate with fiscal contacts at funding source to research and resolve any items of concern and audit issues to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

Education:

Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related business field with strong core knowledge of accounting principles.

Experience:

Five years account experience, including knowledge of fund/cost accounting and payroll, preferably in a non-profit or health care environment;

Special Training:

Solomon or related accounting software is preferred

Demonstrated Competencies:

Thorough knowledge of accounting/bookkeeping practices, accounts payable procedures and grant funding requirements; intermediate knowledge of computer accounting software as well as Microsoft Excel spreadsheet applications. Work with numbers, paying close attention to accuracy and detail. Able to read, understand and respond to detailed oral and written instructions; communicate clearly in an oral and written manner; function as a member of a multi disciplinary team; maintain a regular and predictable work schedule; strict confidentiality of patient and agency information. Strong organizational skills.

Position is hybrid in office/remote work

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• accounting: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• Temporarily due to COVID-19

Work Location: One location