Staff Accountant (US experience)

Overview

This role coordinates, compiles, and analyzes financial and cost information for the organization and supporting grants/contracts. The Staff Accountant serves as a fiscal partner to Executive Directors overseeing various workforce development programs, requiring a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.

Work schedule: 10:00pm to 7:00am PHST.

Responsibilities

• Establish procedures and policies to facilitate effective and efficient financial reporting and ensure compliance with Federal WIOA, local, State, and corporate policies.
• Ensure projects fulfill all financial obligations in a timely and economic manner in accordance with established policies and budgets within WIOA guidelines.
• Prepare and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and working capital requirements.
• Monitor government contracts and private restricted funding to ensure full financial utilization.
• Process employee expenses, vendor project invoices, and program payroll analytics.
• Perform month-end closing activities, including Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Compile supporting documentation for monthly contract invoices.
• Support annual audit deliverables and manage periodic program audit requests.
• Oversee and complete the software client invoice process to ensure customer orders are invoiced and fulfilled within a timely manner.
• Maintain accuracy and confidentiality while collaborating with coworkers and customers at all levels.
• Perform other duties and projects as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or another related concentration.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including the ability to reconcile balance sheets and profit/loss reports, and implement fiscal management policies and procedures.
• Strong proficiency using advanced computer skills in MS Excel and Accounting Software such as Quick Books.
• Professional communication skills with a strong command of the English language (verbal and written).
• Experience with handling sensitive and confidential data.
• Experience interacting with Executive, Upper Management, and 3rd party funding sources.
• Initiative-taking, hands-on approach with flexibility to manage competitive work demands; proactively investigate variances and identify trends.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational, analytical, research, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to meet accounting month-end deadlines; proactive, able to work independently and in a virtual team environment.
• Ability to work well under pressure and complete a high volume of assignments with speed and accuracy.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and demonstrate courteousness and high professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience handling US government contracts is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• HMO with an option to add dependents
• Paid holidays
• 15 days paid time off, offered on an accrual basis

Location

PHST (work schedule: 10:00pm to 7:00am PHST)

Background Check

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including criminal, prior employment, and education verification). Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect application status or continued employment.