ACCOUNTANT I

Sparrow Company LLC • Las Cruces, NM

15d • $0 - $25

About The Position

A well-established public sector organization is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Accountant I to support its financial operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, performing reconciliations, and supporting compliance with accounting policies and procedures. This role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required
• Minimum of one (1) year of professional-level accounting experience required
• Previous experience with grant accounting, grant administration, or grant financial management required
• Experience tracking grant expenditures, allowable costs, funding balances, and grant-related financial activity
• Experience preparing grant financial reports and maintaining supporting documentation
• Knowledge of grant compliance requirements, funding agreements, reporting deadlines, and audit requirements
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting
• Experience working with financial systems and accounting software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment
• Applicants may be subject to a background check.
• A pre-employment drug screening excluding THC is required as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of public sector or fund accounting preferred

Responsibilities

• Review and approve financial documents, verify calculations, and prepare correcting entries as needed
• Examine financial documentation to ensure proper authorization and compliance with contracts, grant requirements, organizational policies, and applicable regulations
• Reconcile revenue and expenditure records to maintain financial accuracy and data integrity
• Perform technical accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, capital assets, and grant or special fund accounting
• Manage and monitor grant-related financial activity, including tracking expenditures, revenues, allowable costs, and available funding
• Ensure grant expenditures and financial transactions comply with applicable grant agreements, funding requirements, organizational policies, and regulations
• Maintain accurate grant records and supporting documentation for reporting and audit purposes
• Assist with preparation and submission of required grant financial reports and supporting schedules
• Monitor grant balances, deadlines, and reporting requirements and communicate potential issues or discrepancies to management
• Reconcile grant accounts and funding activity to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies as needed
• Support grant audits and monitoring activities by preparing schedules, documentation, and financial records requested by auditors or funding agencies
• Investigate discrepancies, recommend solutions, and correct errors in financial transactions
• Reconcile complex transactions and fund accounts to the general ledger and resolve issues as required
• Monitor the accuracy and completeness of accounting documentation and prepare and process journal entries
• Analyze financial and administrative data for reporting purposes and maintain records in multiple formats and systems
• Prepare and distribute recurring and ad hoc financial reports, schedules, billing information, and grant-related reports
• Maintain and update the chart of accounts and assist with the development of new account structures and review of inactive funds
• Provide technical accounting support to internal staff and respond to financial and grant-related information requests
• Assist with annual financial audits, grant audits, and other compliance reviews as needed
• Maintain confidentiality of financial, organizational, and grant-related information
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level