Senior Accountant (Finance Federal Grants) - 100% REMOTE

Overview

This position within Finance-Grants analyzes and reviews financial data, prepares financial statements and reports, and applies advanced accounting concepts, theories, principles, practices, regulations, and terminology. Work is performed independently while applying applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and recommend improvements to accounting system procedures to ensure accurate application of accounting principles.
• Analyze, review, and present information and summary reports.
• Approve and verify transactions, and reconcile highly complex transactions and accounts.
• Prepare complex journal and closing entries and maintain general ledger accounts.
• Format, design, and prepare moderate to complex financial reports and schedules.
• Provide additional support as needed; responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position.

Technical Capabilities

• Accounting Reporting (Advanced): Knowledge of general financial accounting practices and principles; ability to analyze and interpret financial statements and develop comprehensive reports.
• Regulatory Compliance (Advanced): Knowledge of applicable rules and regulations; ability to interpret and explain ambiguous or unclear guidance; directs others in interpreting regulations and trains others as needed.
• Problem Solving (Advanced): Uses critical thinking and process improvement, including coaching/mentoring on problem statement development, current state assessment, root cause identification, future state creation, solution/action plan development, and sustainability planning; applies appropriate tools to address issues.
• Communication (Intermediate): Clearly, effectively, and respectfully communicates with employees or customers.
• Peer Leadership (Novice): Ability to show leadership and influence people of equal rank to accomplish team goals.

Core Accountabilities

• Organizational Impact: Independently delivers on objectives with understanding of how work impacts own area/team and related teams.
• Problem Solving / Complexity of Work: Uses multiple sources of data to analyze and resolve complex problems; may take a new perspective on existing solutions.
• Breadth of Knowledge: Advanced knowledge within a professional area and basic knowledge across related areas.
• Team Interaction: Serves as a go-to resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small project teams.

Requirements

• Experience Level: 4 years
• Education: Bachelor’s

Certifications

• Not specified

Compensation & Benefits

This role includes a comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.

Location

• Not specified

Equal Opportunity

Equal opportunity employer. EOE/Vets/Disabled.