Staff Accountant (US experience)

Overview

The organization is seeking a Staff Accountant responsible for coordinating, compiling, and analyzing financial and cost information for the organization and supporting grants/contracts. This role serves as a fiscal partner to Executive Directors overseeing 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 support 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.
• 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 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 strong command of the English language (verbal and written).
• Experience handling sensitive and confidential data.
• Experience interacting with Executive/Upper Management and 3rd party funding sources.
• Initiative-taking, hands-on, and able to remain flexible with competitive work demands.
• Ability to take initiative to identify trends and get to the source of variances.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational, analytical, research, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to meet month-end accounting deadlines; proactive and able to work independently and in a virtual team environment.
• Ability to work well under pressure and complete high-volume assignments with speed and accuracy.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and maintain courteous, professional conduct.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package including:
  • HMO with an option to add dependents
  • Paid holidays
  • 15 days paid time off, offered on an accrual basis
  • Options for advancement

Location

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

Background Check Requirements

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 of current employees who apply for the position.