Junior Staff Accountant

Apex Systems; Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with company match

ESPP and HSA

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Certification prep & courses

Job summary

Apex Systems is seeking a Jr. Staff Accountant for a hybrid role in Providence, RI. You will support monthly and quarterly financial reporting, manage vendor and subrecipient invoicing, and assist with reconciliations and audits under CMS federal requirements.

The position emphasizes ERP systems experience, federal grant accounting, and proficiency with tools like Workday, eCivis, OpenGov, and Power BI. CPA may be preferred for advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting a new ERP or financial system implementation.
• Federal grant accounting experience, including 2 CFR 200 and federal financial reporting.
• Familiarity with Workday, EUNA (eCivis) and/or OpenGov.
• Experience with Power BI for financial reporting and dashboards.
• CPA preferred; candidates actively pursuing certification encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor and subrecipient invoices; verify documentation, chart of account, project and cost center coding. Review approvals and track payment status.
• Support the Finance Director and Senior Accountant in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for state leadership and federal reporting to CMS.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly reconciliations across partner state and external agencies.
• Prepare draft adjusting entries for review by the Senior Accountant.
• Maintain organized files and documentation to support audits and federal compliance.
• Gather data and prepare schedules for state and federal reports.
• Assist with data entry, testing, and rollout of new financial and program management systems.
• Other administrative and finance support as needed.

Skills

ERP implementation

Federal grant accounting

Education

CPA certification (preferred)

Tools

Workday

eCivis (EUNA)

OpenGov

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

Apex Systems is a world class technology services business that incorporates industry or insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients’ digital visions.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Job Details

• Job#: 3054640
• Position: Jr. Staff Accountant
• Location: Hybrid
• Project Duration: At least 5 years from Start Date

Key Responsibilities

• Process vendor and subrecipient invoices; verify documentation, chart of account, project and cost center coding. Review approvals and track payment status.
• Support the Finance Director and Senior Accountant in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for state leadership and federal reporting to CMS.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly reconciliations across partner state and external agencies.
• Prepare draft adjusting entries for review by the Senior Accountant.
• Maintain organized files and documentation to support audits and federal compliance.
• Gather data and prepare schedules for state and federal reports.
• Assist with data entry, testing, and rollout of new financial and program management systems.
• Other administrative and finance support as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting a new ERP or financial system implementation (strongly preferred).
• Federal grant accounting experience, including 2 CFR 200 and federal financial reporting.
• Familiarity with Workday, EUNA (eCivis) and/or OpenGov.
• Experience with Power BI for financial reporting and dashboards.
• CPA preferred, candidates actively pursuing certification (e.g., exam sections passed or in progress) are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.
• You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.