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Senior Staff Accountant

The Michelle Martin Group
Hampton, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/25/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Position : Senior Staff Accountant (Temporary)

Location : Hampton, VA

Hours : Mon-Fri, 8-5.

  • No opportunity to telework.

Job Summary :

Our company is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join our client's team. The Senior Staff Accountant will work under the Director of Finance and the Assistant Director of Finance and provide accounting and administrative support for the agencys financial activity. Strong leadership skills, ability to work and interact with departments throughout the organization, and exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Meeting multiple demands on a timely basis is critical.

Job Responsibilities :

  • General Ledger account reconciliation.
  • Tracking project expenditures to ensure fiscal compliance of grant contracts.
  • Prepares reimbursement requests to external funding partners on a regular basis to ensure accurate, timely drawdown of funds.
  • Ensures general ledger data for grants and related assets are accurate and reconciled monthly, quarterly, and annually.
  • Responsible for the maintenance of official grant files, records, and supporting documentation related to federal, state, and local projects.
  • Prepares financial reports to external grand funding agencies on a quarterly basis or as needed.
  • Responsible for reconciliations and financial assessment of grants projects, in coordination with other departments.
  • Assists with the preparation of financial reports such as monthly balance sheets, income statement, budget variances, and position of grant funding to be presented to Commission, MFAC, and other external parties.
  • Provides accounting support for monthly closings, periodic reviews, and annual internal or external audits.
  • Assists with the compilation of routine and ad hoc reports as needed.
  • Manage records created and received in compliance with the client's Records Management Policies and Procedures.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Q u a lifi c a t i o n s :

  • Bachelors Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or other related field, MBA preferred.
  • Previous experience in grant administration a plus; demonstration of adequate analytical skills required; must demonstrate effective oral and written communication.
  • Proficiency in using computer systems and the listed software applications associated with performance assigned work is essential.
  • Basic problem-solving skills associated with software applications are expected.
  • Advanced Level proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Software usage relevant to job duties will be evaluated.
  • Required knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, especially as it relates to enterprise fund accounting, general ledger, financial reporting, and monthly close procedure
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Attention to detail and excellent time-management skills.
  • Ability to independently prepare routine reports, presentations, and correspondence with minimal supervision
  • Experience with grants and / or governmental accounting.
  • Must be familiar with the following software applications :
  • MS Office Suite programs & Microsoft D365 accounting modules

    Required Experience :

    Five years experience in all aspects of accounting.

    Licenses or Certificates :

    Possess a valid Driver's License. Acquire a Virginia Driver's License within 60 days after the date of hire

    The Michelle Martin Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status .

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