Staff Accountant II - Military veterans preferred

Staff Accountant II

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The Staff Accountant II

Job Summary

• This position provides accounting, financial reporting, grant and contract reporting.
• Cross-training with all grant billing functions.
• Position will be the key accountant for financial control, oversite, and monitoring of specialty billing for the Helen Ross McNabb Center.
• This position will prepare monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and fiscal year close out reporting.

Staff Accountant (Specialty Grants Billing)

Job Standards

1. Review grants, contracts, and budgets:

• Serve as financial matter expert and primary resource of financial information for special contract and short term billable projects.
• Prepare, Maintain, and Update standards for billing special contracts to assure billing procedures extract accurate and billable costs.

2. Provide audit support by pulling necessary documents which will include reviewing and organizing documentation in a way that is understandable and in compliance for contracts requiring specialized reporting.

3. Assist Senior Accountant with special program budgets as requested.

4. Cross-Train and provide back-up to Cash Posting (Staff Accountant) by understanding and providing assistance as needed to record invoices and payments in the sub-ledger for all Grants and Contracts.

5. Month-end closing and Year-End Closing:

• Prepare or assist in preparation of general ledger reconciliation schedules for assigned general ledger accounts by due date for the month-end or fiscal year-end closing.
• Provide billing or oversight and review of billing for specific grants and contracts and numerous short-term projects which have unique closing requirements.

6. Audits:

• Complete all information or documentation requested by auditors within requested time limits.
• Assist Sr. Accountant with SEFA report for year-end audited financial statements as requested.

7. Grantor Monitoring.

• Assist Sr. Accountant/Internal Audit and other team members to respond to special requests from external auditors/monitors.
• Maintain and Supervise collection of documentation to be submitted to outside monitors when requests are made for specific specialty grants or short-term billable projects.
• Keep electronic files updated.

8. Monitor Billing.

• Insure accurate billing.
• Insure timely billing.
• Insure appropriate documentation is sent with billing.
• Keep electronic files updated.

9. Professional Standards:

• Maintain a professional manner of speech, attitude, and general behavior in interactions with otherstaff and external contacts (auditors, vendors, State or Federal personnel, etc.)
• Preform duties in a manner that results in the highest quality work product. Priority must be placed on identifying and resolving problems as early as possible, minimizing errors, and producing accurate financial information.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; and employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. Moreover, management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, or working schedules based on their duty to accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

COMPENSATION:

• Starting salary for this position is approximately $51,878 /yr based on relevant experience and education.

QUALIFICATIONS - Staff Accountant II

Experience:

• Must have at least (2) years of full time work experience in working with tasks that require analytical and detailed thinking.
• Consideration will be given for applicants with experience in grant contracts or other contractual billings.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Electronic Voucher Management Systems.

Education / Knowledge:

• Requires a Bachelor's degree with a concentration/major in Accounting or Finance.
• Ability to develop or collaborate with a financial team to establish billing procedures based on specific contractual requirements.

Physical:

• There will be long periods of computer use.
• Close eye work.
• Lifting up to 15 lbs.
• Job duties require frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, and reaching.

Location:

• Knox County, Tennessee
  
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Helen Ross McNabb Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Helen Ross McNabb Center conducts background checks, driver's license record, degree verification, and drug screens at hire. Employment is contingent upon clean drug screen, background check, and driving record. Additionally, certain programs are subject to TB Screening and/or testing. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

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