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Staff/ Grant Accountant with incredible benefits, lots of time off, and a 37.5 hour work week!

Windham, CT area

Reference ID: BR0013132043

Contact: Brittany Rizzo / [email protected].....

Our client has partnered with Robert Half on a search for a Staff/ Grant Accountant for the Windham, CT area. This role offers a 37.5 hour work week, incredible benefits and time off, and the opportunity to learn the parts of the job you don't have experience with!

As the Staff/ Grant Accountant, your primary responsibilities will be managing our accounts payable and receivable, performing bank reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger, and making journal entries. You will also be in charge of grant accounting and management- which will include allocating expenses to the appropriate grant, reporting on a monthly basis, and ad hoc tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the process of accounts payable

• Handle all aspects of accounts receivable meticulously

• Perform bank reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy

• Maintain the general ledger with up-to-date and accurate information

• Make timely and accurate journal entries as part of financial management

• Take charge of grant accounting to ensure proper utilization of funds

• Manage grants effectively, ensuring all stipulations and guidelines are followed.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Staff Accountant, Grant Accountant or a similar role in the accounting field

• Basic experience in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) management

• Experience with Bank Reconciliations

• Solid understanding of General Ledger management

• Ability to perform Journal Entries accurately

• At least 1 year of experience in Grant Accounting and Grant Management

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred, but will see candidates without a degree if they have at least 3 years of grant accounting experience!

• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in work

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

• Proficient in using accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Knowledge of applicable accounting standards and regulations.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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