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Description

Our well-established client is seeking a qualified and detail-oriented Accountant to join their team. This role is instrumental in supporting financial operations through collaboration, accuracy, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Oversee and coordinate the monthly and fiscal year-end closing processes, including the preparation of assigned financial reports in collaboration with the Accounting Manager.

+ Maintain the financial management system (e.g., Chart of Accounts, programs, account segments) to ensure accurate and automated reporting through the general ledger structure.

+ Prepare, analyze, and distribute monthly financial reports and provide accompanying narratives while demonstrating a deep understanding of the information.

+ Prepare and review day-to-day and month-end close entries, including payroll, fringe benefits, indirect costs, investments, and allocations.

+ Record daily cash transactions and assign to appropriate general ledger account codes.

+ Assist the Accounts Payable Specialist to ensure timely recording and payment of invoices from external vendors, as needed.

+ Prepare and review account reconciliations and account analyses as required.

+ Manage cost allocations to ensure accuracy across various cost centers.

+ Collaborate with program personnel to ensure proper invoice, payroll, and benefit coding, including cost allocation to the correct funding sources and programs.

+ Assist with the annual organization-wide budget development and its import into appropriate software.

+ Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency in financial operations, working with the Accounting Manager on implementation.

+ Support the Accounting Manager in developing procedures to maintain strong internal controls and operational efficiency across the Finance Department.

+ Assist in preparation for state and federal fiscal monitoring, reviews, and audits.

+ Respond to inquiries and information requests from internal and external stakeholders regarding areas of responsibility.

+ Maintain a comprehensive understanding of accounting operations, software systems (e.g., Financial Edge, Welligent, Datis), and related support tools.

+ Stay informed on state and federal regulations affecting the Finance Department (e.g., Uniform Guidance, HHS, HUD).

+ Maintain accounting policies and procedures in compliance with applicable regulations.

+ Track time and attendance using Human Resources Information Systems and timekeeping platforms.

+ Attend meetings and complete training as required.

+ Adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies, including but not limited to those related to maintaining confidentiality (e.g., HIPAA compliance).

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and a minimum of three years of relevant experience is required; nonprofit experience is preferred.

+ Familiarity with payroll and financial software is advantageous.

+ Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and applicable public regulations such as OMB Circulars and the Code of Federal Regulations.

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and other Microsoft Office Suite applications is required.

+ Experience using accounting and financial software platforms is strongly preferred.

+ Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and analytical skills.

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.

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