Job Title: Grant Accountant / Finance Specialist
Pay rate: $33.00/hr. on w2 with benefits
Location:1 Capitol Hill Providence RI 02908
Duration: 06+ months
Hours/week: 35 hrs
Must have:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration.
- Strong knowledge GAAP and federal Grant regulations.
- Experience in Workday.
- Budget management experience.
- Experience in grant accounting or financial management.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- The Finance/Grants Project Specialist, under the direction of the Assistant Director of Health for Budget and Finance, provides guidance and support in the development, implementation, and daily management of grant funding.
- This position will also support the Procurement team by reviewing and entering procurement/spending requests, as well as assisting with various daily administrative tasks as needed.
Required Skills:
- Manage accounting functions related to grants, including tracking expenditures, reconciling accounts, and preparing journal entries.
- Ensure compliance with regulations, funding agency requirements, and internal financial policies.
- Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for internal stakeholders, funding agencies, and auditors.
- Monitor grant budgets and spending to ensure funds are used appropriately and within approved timelines.
- Analyzes financial information and makes recommendations regarding expenditures, plans, activities and operations that may impact budget status.
- Collaborate with program and grants teams to support budget development, modifications, and closeouts.
- Maintain organized and auditable grant records and documentation.
- Assist with the preparation of audit materials and serve as a point of contact during grant audits.
- Support ongoing process improvements to enhance financial tracking, transparency, and accountability.
- Collaborates with other areas of Finance to ensure alignment of activities and coordinated workflows.
- Experience in grant accounting or financial management, with a focus on federal grants.
- Budget management experience.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and federal grant regulations.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with a strong sense of accountability and integrity.
Required Experience:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and experience in Workday.
Required Education:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
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