Staff Accountant (40842)

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF CENTRAL FLORIDA INC•Orlando, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

SUMMARY The Staff Accountant will coordinate, analyze, document, and complete all financial activities related to Employment and Training (E&T) funding. The Staff Accountant will also perform general accounting duties and provide support to various areas of the Accounting Department. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES 1. Serve as the primary point of contact for all budget and financial matters related to the E&T program funding. 2. Acquire all documentation needed, complete and submit all invoices and related reporting to funding sources. 3. Coordinate all communications regarding invoicing, budget approvals and revisions between E&T team, VP Accounting, Controller, CFO, and County personnel. 4. Read, understand, and interpret contracts as they relate to the program budgets and funding requirements. Communicate contract budget requirements and related information to staff and stakeholders, as necessary. 5. An advanced database user, (preferably Caseworthy), to understand and interpret program activity as it relates to the program's financial requirements. Communicate suggested changes to improve program information sharing to staff and stakeholders, as appropriate. 6. Conduct monthly and ongoing analyses of program expenses to ensure funds were used appropriately and within required time limits, all expenses are properly recorded, and invoicing is completed correctly. Communicate any compliance issues, spending variances or other concerns. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES 1. Perform any required allocations and cost accounting for the E&T team. 2. Provide finance and budget training and support to E&T program staff and other stakeholders as needed. 3. Prepare and maintain E&T contract audit documents. Oversee preparation and serve as main point of contact for contract financial reviews and audits. 4. Participate in meetings with E&T staff and County personnel for financial updates and to resolve fiscal issues. 5. Assist in the preparation for CARF accreditation and annual financial audit. 6. Assists with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), OMB Circulars, and State, Federal and Local regulations by working with the funders. 7. Reconcile Accounts Receivable sub ledger to main account monthly. 8. Collaborate with E&T team to create proposed contract budgets and budget revisions. 9. Complete journal entries and other month-end and year-end activities. 10. Reconcile bank accounts and other general ledger accounts monthly. 11. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Thorough understanding of GAAP.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize and organize multiple, complex tasks and meet tight deadlines.
High level of professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Available to work occasional overtime, as needed.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field.
A minimum of two to four (2-4) years of professional accounting experience, including general ledger, monthly close and budgets.
Level 4: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have intermediate knowledge of MS Excel and Word.
Level 5: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business documents, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication. Ability to present information to groups.
Level 5: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Valid Florida Driver’s License with a clean driving record and current private auto insurance policy.

Nice To Haves

Non-profit and/or government grants experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for all budget and financial matters related to the E&T program funding.
Acquire all documentation needed, complete and submit all invoices and related reporting to funding sources.
Coordinate all communications regarding invoicing, budget approvals and revisions between E&T team, VP Accounting, Controller, CFO, and County personnel.
Read, understand, and interpret contracts as they relate to the program budgets and funding requirements. Communicate contract budget requirements and related information to staff and stakeholders, as necessary.
An advanced database user, (preferably Caseworthy), to understand and interpret program activity as it relates to the program's financial requirements. Communicate suggested changes to improve program information sharing to staff and stakeholders, as appropriate.
Conduct monthly and ongoing analyses of program expenses to ensure funds were used appropriately and within required time limits, all expenses are properly recorded, and invoicing is completed correctly. Communicate any compliance issues, spending variances or other concerns.
Perform any required allocations and cost accounting for the E&T team.
Provide finance and budget training and support to E&T program staff and other stakeholders as needed.
Prepare and maintain E&T contract audit documents. Oversee preparation and serve as main point of contact for contract financial reviews and audits.
Participate in meetings with E&T staff and County personnel for financial updates and to resolve fiscal issues.
Assist in the preparation for CARF accreditation and annual financial audit.
Assists with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), OMB Circulars, and State, Federal and Local regulations by working with the funders.
Reconcile Accounts Receivable sub ledger to main account monthly.
Collaborate with E&T team to create proposed contract budgets and budget revisions.
Complete journal entries and other month-end and year-end activities.
Reconcile bank accounts and other general ledger accounts monthly.
Perform other duties as assigned.