Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Staff Accountant

Summary :

Under the supervision of the Controller / Accounting Administrator, the Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining the general ledger, maintaining financial records and reports, performing account reconciliations, assisting with budget and close processes, conducting internal audits, maintaining documentation, and responding to information requests by management and for auditing purposes. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with various accounting principles and regulations to include, but not limited to : Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Office of Management (OMB) cost principles, and the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).

Essential Duties :

• Maintain financial reports, records, and general ledger chart of accounts.
• Compile and submit all supporting documentation as required by the funder for monthly or quarterly billing.
• Contributing to the development and review of annual operating budgets and performance projections.
• Performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain fixed assets module and inventory making recommendation for write-offs.
• Prepare journal entries.
• Meeting processing and reporting deadlines.
• Responding to information requests, reviewing financial statements, and assisting with audits.
• Review cash receipt and payment posting transactions for proper coding and allocation.
• Prepare and record accounts payable accrual schedules.
• Review proposed subcontractor agreements for compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and contract requirements.
• Prepare budget import files and import approved budgets into the financial software system.
• Update the budget model for significant changes in the business environment.
• Maintain any department-wide expense allocations approved by CFO.
• Assist in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
• Punctual and Regular Attendance.

Reports to : Controller (Directly) CFO (Indirectly)

Minimum Qualifications :

Licenses & Certifications

Physical & Mental Demands and Expectations :

FSA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.