<p>Apply</p> <p>Job Type</p> <p>Full-time</p> <p>Description</p> <p>The Staff Accountant is responsible for day-to-day financial tasks and operational activities that are required to be posted to the General Ledger, Accounts Payable and Payroll systems. This position will have direct oversight of payroll processing and work closely with Human Resources to comply with State, Federal, and Grant requirements. Assisting in the coordination and completion of a timely month end and year-end closing process will be a key element of this role. The incumbent ensures the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying and consolidating transactions in conformance with generally accepted accounting principles and state and federal grant requirements. This position will have exposure to and actively participate in audits and reviews including preparing and maintaining requested audit schedules. This is an onsite role, located at 21 Grand Street, Hartford, CT.</p> <p>Requirements</p> <p>Essential Position Duties</p> <ol> <li> <p>General Ledger processing including assisting in preparation of timely and accurate financial statements and other financial reporting through Journal entries and Account Reconciliations</p> </li><li> <p>Payroll processing - oversight of the bi-weekly payroll posting of journal entries and benefits activity including timely state and federal payroll tax filings</p> </li><li> <p>Accounts Payable processing - accruals, reversals, knowledge of prepaid and deferred revenue/expenses</p> </li><li> <p>Financial planning and analysis - identifying account and operational variances to budget with explanations to support Finance Committee and Board presentations.</p> </li><li> <p>Participates in various committees or work groups to develop, implement, modify, and document new or revised record keeping functions</p> </li><li> <p>Analyzes data of past and current operations, trends and costs, estimated and realized revenues, administrative commitments, and obligations incurred.</p> </li><li> <p>Provide support and assistance where grants require follow up reporting or to respond to internal questions</p> </li><li> <p>Support all federal and state reporting requirements.</p> </li><li> <p>Assist the Controller in discussing the ongoing budget with individual departments.</p> </li><li> <p>Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.</p> </li></ol> <p>Compliance Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Complies with applicable legal requirements, standards, policies and procedures including, but not limited to, those within the Compliance Process, Code of Conduct, Federal False Claims Act, HIPAA and The Joint Commission. </li><li>In collaboration with the Chief Financial Officer, assists with ensuring quality and regulatory compliance within the billing department and organizationally as appropriate. </li></ul> <p>POSITION QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>Core Competencies/Skill Sets</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of GAAP non-profit accounting </li><li>Excellent Excel Skills </li><li>Ability to handle various tasks with competing priorities </li><li>Ability to communicate effectively with strong verbal and written skills </li><li>Adhere to policies regarding confidentiality </li><li>Ability to show leadership capacity and to work as part of a team </li><li>Strong computer knowledge enabling usage of MS office, accounting, payroll and billing software such as FundEZ, Paycom and eClinicalWorks. </li></ul> <p>Professional Experience/Educational Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Requires a BS Accounting or Finance </li><li>3-5 years of experience in a finance, preferably in a non-profit environment. </li><li>Advanced Excel and computer system skills. </li></ul> <p>Certification/Licensure</p> <ul> <li>N/A </li></ul> <p>Salary Description</p> <p>$65,000+</p>