Senior Accountant Grants
About The Position
Individual should have a strong understanding of accounting theory. This includes but not limited to thorough knowledge of the P&L and Balance Sheet, as well as the impact of journal entries to all financial statements. Individual should have strong analytical skills and the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management. Individual will be required to guide staff accountants when necessary and in the absence of manager. Under moderate supervision, performs full performance professional level accounting work; processes financial transactions: prepares financial records, reports and invoices; and guides management through financial decision making to ensure compliance with fiscal rules and polices in accordance with using grant guidelines, including GAAP, GASB, FASB accounting regulations, and 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance).
Requirements
- Minimum 4 years of experience in general or grant accounting fields
- Experience in sponsored project (post-award) administration or professional level accounting experience reconciling accounting discrepancies, analyzing expenditures and preparing financial reports
- Experience with account analysis, balance sheet review, journal posting, bank reconciliations
- Intermediate level spreadsheet skills
- Experience with ERP/GL financial reporting software
- Strong understanding of accounting theory
- Thorough knowledge of the P&L and Balance Sheet, as well as the impact of journal entries to all financial statements
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management
Nice To Haves
- Healthcare experience
- Grant/foundation accounting
Responsibilities
- Processes financial transactions
- Prepares financial records, reports and invoices
- Guides management through financial decision making to ensure compliance with fiscal rules and policies in accordance with using grant guidelines, including GAAP, GASB, FASB accounting regulations, and 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance)
- Guide staff accountants when necessary and in the absence of manager
Benefits
- health
- dental
- vision
- life
- disability
- retirement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
