What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Catholic Charities Community Services?
Description
Summary :
The Senior Contract Claims Accountant is an integral member of the Catholic Charities Community Services (CCCS) finance team, working under the guidance of the Senior Accountant. The principal responsibilities of this position focus on filing of contract claims, fiscal compliance reports and related accounting activities for CCCS and the entities for which it provides accounting services.
The principal duties of this position are primarily associated with preparing financial information / analyses related to government contracts and grants including : (1) timely and accurate regulatory filings (i.e. claims, budgets and budget modifications); (2) revenue, receivable and expense reconciliations; (3) management / financial reporting and (4) government compliance and annual corporate audits. The position will also : (5) proactively advise program staff of variances requiring budget modifications; (6) provide recommendations and implementation of internal accounting / operating controls and efficiencies; and (7) meet ad hoc assignments.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Achieve timely and accurate compliance filings for contracts and grants, including requests for advances of funds, claiming or reporting forms.
- Monitor compliance requirements related to government contracts and grants, and document achievement of satisfactory performance and / or notify appropriate management of any perceived non- compliance so that corrective action may be taken on a timely basis.
- Prepare reports to management, related to government contracts and grant status and activity, including the production of monthly Contract Activity Reports.
- Proactively evaluate and inform program staff responsible for contract, of budget variances and possible adjustments needed in future expenditures.
- Monitor and follow up on outstanding receivable balances with the funding sources to maximize cash flow, which is critical to the organization.
- Ensure integrity of financial results related to government contracts and grants, including revenue recognition and balance sheet accounts, including preparation of standard journal entries and reconciliations.
- Assist in the preparation for year-end corporate and periodic contract compliance audits, including retrieving supporting documents and back-up information, as requested.
- Provide recommendations for internal accounting / operating controls and efficiencies.
Significant Working Relationships
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work :
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are generally 9 : 00 AM to 5 PM Monday - Friday. Additional evening and occasional weekend hours will be required to meet agency and contract deadlines.
Working conditions and physical demands required :
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Qualifications
Education and / or experience required :
Skills, Licenses, and / or competencies required :
