Staff Accountant

Comprehensive Community Action • Cranston, RI

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About The Position

Provide ongoing technical and accounting support to the Fiscal Department and the CFO. This is a full-time position 35-40 hours per week.

Requirements

• BS in Finance/Accounting preferred or AA in Finance/Accounting with related experience
• Knowledge of non-profit human services accounting, particularly grant management preferred
• Knowledge of technical accounting functions; payroll, accounting systems
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required, particularly Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, and reporting functions.
• Knowledge of office machinery such as personal computers, copiers, calculators
• Must have excellent writing and oral communication skills
• Organizational skills; ability to prioritize
• Provide/maintain all required immunizations and/or vaccinations
• Complete all required background checks

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of non-profit human services accounting, particularly grant management

Responsibilities

• Prepare all required fiscal reports and supporting documentation on a timely basis based on the terms of each grant, agreement, or contract.
• Maintain files of all reports and back-up material for audit and administrative review.
• Compare Grant Budget vs. Actual reports to ensure all grants have been billed for the month and revenue/ expense seem reasonable.
• Utilize computer for recording all journal transactions
• Learns program billing procedures
• Assists in the preparation of monthly/quarterly financial reports to funding sources
• Records Payroll costs, Health costs, HRA, Accrued payroll, Accounts Receivable, Monthly/Weekly deposits in g/l
• Completes special projects as needed
• Cross trained in accounts payable and other fiscal functions as needed
• Assist Bookkeeper with Deposits and Accounts Payable as needed
• Ensures all deadlines are met in processing all assigned accounting duties
• Ensures accuracy of records
• Communicates well with supervisor and colleagues regarding workflow, prioritizing of time, and related suggestions and/or problems that may arise
• Participates in Financial Department meetings
• Collaborates effectively with colleagues across all departments

Benefits

• 403(b)
• health insurance
• vision and dental insurance
• life insurance
• long term disability
• flexible spending accounts
• health reimbursement accounts
• tuition reimbursement up to $1,000 annually
• Employee Assistance Program
• generous vacation, sick and personal days
• up to 13 available paid holidays for full-time employees
• some benefits are included for part-time employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree