Accountant

Description The Grant Accountant

1. Oversees multiple federal, state and locally funded grants.

2. Monitors and analyzes all monthly grant expenditures, program budget projections and progress made to fulfill all program cost sharing commitments including the preparation of accurate and timely federal financial reports.

3. Ensures compliance with programmatic objectives, financial obligations and requirements as outlined in the contracts and grant agreements.

4. Prepares and reviews journal entries and adjustments to be posted to general ledger.

5. Prepares standard statutory, regulatory and GAAP financial and/or accounting reports.

6. Analyzes and reconciles accounting data and transactions.

7. Responds to inquiries for solutions to difficult accounting problems or for information or interpretation from third parties such as banks, auditors, vendors and governmental entities.

8. Notifies appropriate personnel of pending audit actions.

9. Develops, monitors and maintains budget and financial records for a department or unit.

10. Creates and maintains a high-performance environment characterized by positive leadership and a strong team orientation.

11. Remains abreast of current trends and developments in the accounting field.

12. Performs other professional responsibilities as assigned.

13. Experience and proficiency using Microsoft Excel and Word

14. Experience using PeopleSoft or other financial accounting systems for data retrieval, queries and system output reports

15. Experience preparing federal reports or financial statements

16. Experience analyzing and reconciling accounting data and transactions

17. Excellent oral, written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills Requirements Analytics, Analytical Skills, Microsoft Excel

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (~~~) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit ~~~ for more information.

© 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https:///~~~/us/en/terms) .