Senior Staff Accountant - Contracts

Description

The Senior Staff Accountant serves as the primary lead for assigned Contracts and Grants-related accounting functions
, while maintaining working knowledge of the Finance Department’s broader accounting operations. This position performs accounting, reconciliation, reporting, and financial analysis activities to support accurate and timely financial operations.

The Senior Staff Accountant is expected to actively participate in cross-training, develop and maintain working knowledge of functions outside of assigned primary responsibilities, and provide backup coverage and support across the Finance Department as operational needs require.

• Manage financial administration of assigned contracts and grants, including monitoring financial requirements, funding parameters, reporting obligations, and compliance requirements.
• Manage and support billing and claims processes to promote timely, complete, and accurate submission and recording of revenue.
• Maintain accurate and complete financial records, files, and supporting documentation related to contracts, grants, billing, and claims.
• Prepare and perform financial reconciliations related to contracts, grants, claims, and billing activity, researching and resolving discrepancies as identified.
• Prepare financial reports, schedules, journal entries, and analyses associated with assigned contracts, grants, billing, and claims activity.
• Monitor financial activity against applicable contract or grant requirements and communicate identified concerns, discrepancies, or potential compliance issues to Finance leadership.
• Coordinate with program and administrative staff as necessary to obtain financial information and documentation needed for billing, reporting, reconciliation, and compliance.
• Support financial reporting and documentation required for audits, monitoring reviews, funder requests, and other compliance activities within assigned areas.
• Identify discrepancies, trends, or financial issues within assigned areas and work with team members on improvements that enhance accuracy, efficiency, internal controls, and compliance.
• Actively participate in cross-training across Finance Department functions and maintain sufficient working knowledge of accounting responsibilities to other accounting functions as operational needs arise providing additional coverage and hands-on support.
• Collaborate with other Finance team members to promote knowledge sharing, consistency, continuity of operations, and timely completion of departmental responsibilities.
• Assist with journal entries, reconciliations, financial reporting, analysis, audit preparation, and other accounting activities outside of assigned primary areas when needed.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen accounting processes, internal controls, documentation, accuracy, and efficiency and participate in implementation of approved improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and standard accounting practices applicable to assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to analyze financial information, research discrepancies, identify errors, and complete or recommend appropriate corrective action.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate financial records, reconciliations, reports, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments and complete work within established deadlines.
• Ability to communicate financial and accounting information clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with employees, management, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently within assigned areas of responsibility…