Staff Accountant
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Staff Accountant
612 months Contract
Hampton VA (Hybrid)
Job Summary:
The Staff Accountant works under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Finance and provides accounting and administrative support for the agencys financial activity. The Staff Accountant shall be responsible for analyses associated with the various operating accounts and grants received by the client.
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.
- Manage records created and received in compliance with the Hampton Roads Transit Records Management Policies and Procedures.
- 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 problemsolving communication and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail and excellent timemanagement 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 problemsolving skills associated with software applications used is expected. Software usage relevant to job duties will be evaluated.
Software applications (preferred):
MS office suite programs including PeopleSoft accounting modules and reporting tools such as query NVision and Crystal reports.
Qualifications:
Training and/or Education:
Bachelors Degree from an accredited fouryear 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.
Employment Type
Full Time
