Accountant

AccuStaff is seeking an Accountant for a long term position with a client located in Albany. 

$24.50/hr 

EXPECTED DUTIES/TASKS:

• Duties and responsibilities include monitoring the compliance of Federal and State rules and regulations for Federal grant awards and assisting with contract closeouts.
• Specific duties include but are not limited to the following: 
  • Track receipt of required documentation and follow-up with internal fiscal staff and providers as necessary; 
  • Review provider submitted financial reports for accuracy and fidelity to approved budget/award; 
  • Work with agency fiscal staff and providers as necessary to resolve discrepancies in claims; 
  • Identify problem areas and trends and develop solutions; 
  • Assist in special studies with relation to fiscal internal controls and processes;
  • Prepare fiscal summary reports and analyses for OMH fiscal staff;
  • Work with agency finance staff to track and monitor expenditures and status of grant awards to ensure that funds are used efficiently, effectively, and in accordance with federal fiscal guidelines; 
  • Assist agency finance staff with contract reviews to ensure proper documentation is received prior to contract execution;
  •  Assist Contracts team with claim reviews using financial system generated control points for of annual direct contract closeouts.
  • Assist Contracts team with encumbrance related assignments for Direct Contracts on a quarterly basis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, economics, finance, public administration, or a related field or equivalent in education and experience;

AND

Two years of professional experience in the field of accounting, auditing, finance, economic, fiscal or statistical research; policy analysis; or quantitative, business, market or financial analysis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience with federal grant regulations
• Prior experience with federal grant claims and reimbursements

Our ideal candidates are the type of people that want to get up for work every day, not sit around like a couch potato. The best candidates for AccuStaff are the ones who look at a glass half full, and are able to take advantage of each opportunity to show how they can contribute. Do we control every opportunity? Certainly not, but like our clients, we search for motivated people who want to succeed.