Grants Project Specialist -- 5000

About the job

Staff Accountant

Location: Rhode Island

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire, W2

Pay: $33.33/hr

Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting and financial operations. This position will work closely with the accounting team and support accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, journal entries, account reconciliations, general ledger activities, and month-end/year-end close processes.

The role will also support grant accounting, invoicing, reimbursement requests, and federal grant compliance and reporting.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of consistent experience working within an accounting team, providing the accounting foundation needed to successfully transition into the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Process accounts receivable activities, including billing, receipts, fees, rent, and other payments.

• Assist with cash management functions, including daily cash reporting, deposits, loans, and payment processing.
• Support accounts payable functions, including vendor maintenance, voucher preparation, data entry, and payment processing.
• Assist with the annual 1099 process.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and post journal entries and general ledger transactions.
• Perform and support account reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with the accounting and administration of grant-funded programs.
• Track grant expenditures and help ensure compliance with funding requirements.
• Assist with grant invoicing and reimbursement requests.
• Respond to requests for financial information and supporting documentation.
• Help maintain internal accounting controls and improve accounting processes.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and special projects.
• Provide general accounting support to the Accounting Department as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Minimum of 2 years of accounting, bookkeeping, or finance experience.
• Consistent experience working as part of an accounting team.
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience preparing journal entries and performing account reconciliations.
• Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software systems.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and responsibilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with federal grant compliance and reporting.

• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains.
• Experience with CSC Paymaster.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience supporting month-end and year-end accounting close processes.
• Experience working with grant-funded programs.

What You'll Bring

The strongest candidate will combine hands-on accounting experience with strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy. You'll be comfortable working across accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger activities while collaborating with other team members to maintain accurate financial records.

You'll also be dependable, trustworthy, comfortable handling confidential financial information, and able to manage multiple priorities in a team-oriented accounting environment.

Key Skills: Accounts Payable | Accounts Receivable | General Ledger | Journal Entries | Account Reconciliations | GAAP | Grant Accounting | Grant Compliance | Cash Management | Month-End Close | Year-End Close | Microsoft Excel | Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains | CSC Paymaster | Financial Reporting#INDPRO #LI-AL1 #AL1