Staff Accountant

Description We are offering an exciting opportunity in the finance industry based in Providence, Rhode Island. The role is for a Staff Accountant with a focus on grants and financial accounting. This position is essential for maintaining accurate financial records, processing cash receipts, managing post-award grant activities, and using financial systems like PeopleSoft.

Responsibilities

• Accurately record and process all incoming cash receipts

• Ensure precise entry of receipts into the financial system and reconcile them to bank deposits

• Resolve discrepancies in cash receipts and bank deposits

• Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with accounting standards

• Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes by recording necessary adjustments

• Upload and process vendor invoices into the accounting system

• Verify invoice accuracy and ensure proper coding for expense tracking

• Resolve invoice-related issues by communicating with vendors and internal departments

• Set up new grants in PeopleSoft and maintain all grant-related records

• Monitor and manage post-award grant activities to ensure compliance with grant terms and conditions

• Prepare financial reports for grant funders and work with program staff to track and report on grant expenditures and budget variances

• Perform regular cash reconciliations to ensure accuracy between bank statements and financial records

• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies in cash reconciliations.

Skills

• Bank Reconciliations

• General Ledger

• Journal Entries

• Month End Close

• Grant Accounting

• PeopleSoft Requirements - Proficiency in Bank Reconciliations

• Familiarity with General Ledger operations

• Experience with Journal Entries

• Knowledge of Month End Close procedures

• Experience in Grant Accounting

• Proficiency in PeopleSoft software

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

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