Staff Accountant

Description

Accountant II

Position Overview

The Accountant II supports a range of general ledger, capital asset, grant, and financial reporting functions. This role works closely with internal departments, grant managers, and external auditors and is well‑suited for an experienced accountant with exposure to project‑based or governmental accounting environments.

Key Responsibilities

+ Review and approve accounting codes and budget availability for accounts payable invoices and vouchers

+ Record, depreciate, and reconcile capital assets

+ Coordinate the annual fixed‑asset inventory audit

+ Assist with preparation of schedules for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)

+ Advise department staff on appropriate capitalization versus expense treatment

+ Prepare and post journal entries, deposits, vouchers, spreadsheets, and memorandums

+ Maintain general ledger accounts and supporting documentation

+ Perform petty cash audits and compile audit reports

+ Scan and index financial documents for the Finance Office

+ Complete reconciliations related to grants, retainage, and other assigned areas

+ Assist grant managers with sub‑recipient monitoring and compliance requirements

+ Support preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA)

+ Work closely with external auditors on Single Audit activities and compliance with Uniform Guidance

+ Assist with audit schedules and provide backup support to Accounts Payable

+ Participate in ongoing professional development and training

+ Perform other duties as assigned

This role is 100% in office.

Requirements

+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

+ 3+ years of full‑cycle accounting experience

+ Experience in government, engineering, construction, or project‑based accounting preferred

+ Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and reconciliations

+ High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities

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