Accounting Specialist

Accounting Control Specialist

W2 Contract – 35 Hours Per Week

8am-3:30PM

Providence, RI - Hybrid Schedule

$40/hr

• Reviewing, researching, and approving complex general ledger journal entries.
• Supporting state agencies with accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, and federal grant management.
• Validating biweekly payroll, taxes, deductions, and employee benefit expenses.
• Managing payroll garnishments and ensuring confidential handling of employee information.
• Performing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close activities.
• Reconciling accounts and analyzing financial data to ensure accuracy and proper classification of transactions.
• Monitoring accounts receivable, accounts payable, accruals, assets, liabilities, and interagency transactions.
• Preparing financial reports, expenditure analyses, forecasts, and statistical reports for management.
• Providing guidance and customer service to agency finance staff and state officials.
• Supervising financial staff and overseeing financial management programs when assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• At least 2 years of experience in accounting, finance, fiscal management, or business management in either the public or private sector.

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field may substitute for the experience requirement.
• A Bachelor's degree plus an active CPA license may also substitute for the experience requirement.

• Governmental accounting and budgeting principles.
• General ledger and financial management systems.
• Financial analysis, account reconciliation, and reporting.
• Payroll and benefits accounting.
• Ability to review large amounts of financial data and identify issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and provide financial guidance.
• Leadership and staff supervision experience.
• Attention to detail, confidentiality, and problem-solving skills.