Urgent Opening :: Staff Accountant :: Onsite Role

Overview

On Site
$DOE
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 month(s)

Skills

MS OFFICE
ACCOUNTING
peoplesoft
CRYSTAL REPORTS
MICROSOFT OFFICE
nvision
FINANCE
general ledger
AUDIT
FORECASTING
Cash Management
CONTRACTS
STAFFING
financial reports
Administrative Support
Fund accounting
accountant
PROBLEM-SOLVING
correspondence
Reporting Tools
Closings
invoices
Cash Flow
Lockout/Tagout
Capital Assets
Cash Balances

Job Details

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InfiCare has been providing contingent and direct hiring staffing services across the United States since 2001. We are based outside of Washington D.C. and our diverse client base is comprised of Fortune 500 companies all the way to niche enterprises.
We are currently hiring a [Staff Accountant in Hampton, VA] for one of our clients which is a public transportation system.- please find a complete description of the role and requirements below. If you are interested, please feel free to reply to this email or give me a call at [].
Position: Staff Accountant
Location: Hampton, VA
Duration: 3 to 6 months
Job Summary:
The Staff Accountant works under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Finance and provides accounting and administrative support for the agency's financial activity. The Staff Accountant shall be responsible for analyses associated with the various operating accounts. The incumbent must meet multiple demands on a timely basis.
Essential Job Functions:
  • (Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor to limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.)
  • Provides accounting support for monthly closings, periodic reviews, and annual audits.
  • Provides accounting support to ensure general ledger funds and financial reports are accurate.
  • Records and maintains capital assets in the financial software.
  • Prepares periodic invoices/bills to external grant funding agencies.
  • Monitors and tracks capital expenditures to ensure fiscal compliance of grant contracts.
  • Assists departments with financial assessments of grants projects.
  • Assist with cash management by tracking cash balances and cash flow.
  • Assists with compilation of routine and ad hoc reports as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills essential to Job Functions:
  • Good understanding of the accounting concepts and principles related to fund accounting.
  • Good 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 guidance.
  • Required Software Knowledge and Skills essential to Job Functions:
  • Proficiency in using computer systems and the listed software applications associated with performance of assigned work is essential.
  • Basic problem-solving skills associated with software applications used is expected.
  • Software usage relevant to job duties will be evaluated.
Software applications:
  • MS office suite programs including, PeopleSoft accounting modules, and reporting tools such as query, NVision and Crystal reports.
Safety Responsibility:
  • Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect oneself, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm.
  • Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures and policies.
  • Take an active part in reporting unsafe conditions and any hazards within the workplace to their Supervisor, Manager and/or the Safety Department.
Qualifications:
Training and/or Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or other related field; previous experience in grant administration preferred; demonstration of adequate communication, microcomputer, and analytical skills required; must demonstrate effective oral and written communication.
Licenses or Certificates:
  • Possess a valid Driver X;s License. Acquire a Virginia Driver's License within XX days after the date of hire (in instances when an out of state license is not the applicant's current state of residence).
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