Project Accountant

Our client is looking for a Staff/Project Accountant to join their team!

Essential Functions

• Be knowledgeable of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Maintain in-depth authoritative knowledgeable of Federal, State and other funding source regulations and requirements for non-profit organizations to include the Uniform Guidance 2 CFR Part 200
• Accountable for fiscal compliance in all assigned grants/contracts, working closely with Program and Contract Managers. Demonstrates an understanding of the day-to-day program operation
• Design, implement and maintain effective billing systems and controls based on funding source requirements
• Coordinate and oversee funding sources financial reports and coordinates fiscal monitoring
• Maintain official contract file for agency including but not limited to original contract, amendments, billing, correspondence, etc
• Review financial statements, monthly, to ensure the accuracy of program’s revenue and expenditures, and required match and document actual vs. budget variances
• Provides technical assistance to Program Managers on contracts budgeting and fiscal compliance issues. Review monthly financial reports with Managers
• Perform monthly reconciliation’s of general ledger accounts
• Assist outside auditors at year-end to included preparing schedules and providing explanations of support materials and procedures as related to grants/contracts
• Ensure accurate and timely information, reports and billing
• Calculates monthly revenue for all applicable programs and prepare all related journal entries
• Monitor accounts receivable and collection of billed revenues
• Adjusts work schedule as necessary to support published monthly financial statement closing schedule
• Other projects as assigned

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelors in Accounting
• 3-4+ years of Accounting experience
• Project accounting/cost accounting experience
• Audit experience is a plus

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with 3 to 5 years of related experience
• Preference will be given for experience in not-for-profit or government accounting, and contract/grant management
• Familiarity with not-for-profit accounting for federal and state grants is preferred
• Professional demeanor with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of handling multiple priorities simultaneously

Why choose Addison Finance & Accounting?

• Pay: We negotiate high salaries using US Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Benefits & Bonuses: You are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance benefits, 401K, and monetary bonuses
• Permanent Employment: Many of Addison’s Finance & Accounting job openings lead to potential permanent employment or are permanent roles
• Connections: You connect directly with hiring managers from renowned organizations
• Options: You are presented multiple employment options near your home
• Professional Development: You are provided hiring process advice, resume revision, and employment term negotiation