Junior Staff Accountant

SystemDomain Inc.; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

RI Commerce Corporation is seeking a Staff Accountant to support fiscal operations, maintain financial records, and assist grant accounting and billing. The role requires at least two years in an accounting team, with solid journal entry and reconciliation skills.

The staff accountant will help with month-end close, cash management, AP/AR processing, and grant invoicing, reporting to the CFO. This is a temp-to-hire position with a transition after 800 hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of accounting or finance experience.
• Understanding of GAAP principles.
• Experience preparing journal entries and reconciliations.
• Proficiency with Excel and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts receivable activities (billing/receipts) for all entities.
• Assist with daily cash sheet and cash deposits; manage cash-related tasks.
• Handle accounts payable processes, vendor maintenance, and 1099 cycle.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Journal entries

Accounts payable/receivable

Microsoft Excel

Grant accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Great Plains

CSC Paymaster

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Description Staff Accountant

This is a Temp to Hire opportunity and the number of hours required to transition to an FTE has been lowered to 800. 37.5 hours per week Additional notes from manager: We would ideally like candidates to have at least two years of consistent work experience within an accounting team. We believe this level of experience will help ensure they have a solid foundation and can transition successfully into the role with our team.

Statement of Duties

The Staff Accountant performs professional accounting and financial administration duties in support of the Corporation’s fiscal operations, with responsibility for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting daily accounting operations, assisting with grant accounting and billing processes and other financial functions of RI Commerce Corporation and other related entities.

Position Functions

The essential functions and duties listed below are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The specific omission of specific statements of duties does not preclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Essential Functions

• General Accounting & Accounts Payable
  1. Process accounts receivable activities (billing and receipts for bond fees, rent, due from State etc.) for all entities, ensuring accurate and timely processing of all receipts.
  2. Assist with cash management related functions, including the maintenance of the daily cash sheet, performing daily cash deposits, and processing loans and other payments in a timely manner.
  3. Perform accounts payable related functions, including vendor maintenance, coordinating the annual 1099 process, preparing vouchers and data entering of payables for all entities, using Great Plains accounting software.
  4. Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
  5. Assist in the preparation and posting of journal entries and general ledger transactions.
• Grant Accounting & Billing
  1. Assist with the administration and accounting of grant-funded programs.
  2. Work closely with program leads to track grant expenditures and ensure compliance with funding requirements.
  3. Assist with grant invoicing and reimbursement requests.
• Administrative & Team Support
  1. Respond to requests for financial information and supporting documentation.
  2. Participate in process improvement initiatives and special projects.
  3. Provide general accounting support to the Accounting Department as assigned.
  4. Help maintain internal controls and improve accounting processes.

Key Competencies

• Dependable, confidential, trustworthy, flexible, and detail-oriented
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, organize, and manage time effectively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and a collaborative team-oriented approach

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting, bookkeeping, or finance experience.
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience preparing journal entries and performing account reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software systems.
• Experience with federal grant compliance and reporting.
• Intermediate experience with Great Plains, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and CSC paymaster.

Reports to CFO This is a Temp to Hire opportunity, contractor will work a minimum of 800 temporary hours before transitioning to a full-time Rhode Island Commerce employee.