Project Accountant

Company: Creative Financial Staffing
Location: Oakland
Posted on: September 17, 2023

Job Description:

Project AccountantFully paid benefits and 4 weeks of paid vacation with 3% 401k match!The Project Accountant position is responsible for the accurate and timely provision of accounting services to support and enhance our clients. The Project Accountant will have a working relationship with the Client Services Team and the various projects sponsored by our organization as well as provide support for other positions within the administrative section of the organization. Reports directly to the Assistant Controller.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• First contact for clients regarding finance and accounting issues
  
• Compiles and analyzes client financial information
  
• Develops integrated revenue/expense analyses and reports
  
• Ensures financial information has been recorded accurately
  
• Performs financial reconciliation of internal accounts
  
• Prepares balance sheets, profit and loss statements and other financial reports
  
• Builds financial models to predict future revenue and expenses to help with financial planning
  
• Prepares journal entries as needed
  
• Supports the accounting month-end close process
  
• Prepares special reports as requested by the Client Services Managers, Clients, and Finance and Accounting Team
  
• Assists the CFO in preparing reports for the Board of Directors
  
• Analyzes revenue and expenses for proper GL account coding
  
• Researches unusual accounting items, solve puzzles, and recommends process improvements
  
• Provides backup and cross trains with Staff Accountant
  
• Special Assignments
  QUALIFICATIONS
  
  • 3 plus years finance and accounting experience, with any federal grants or A-133 experience a plus
    
  • A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business with an Accounting or Finance concentration is desirable
    
  • Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedure within the nonprofit finance field
    
  • Experience with enterprise accounting software; Excel and any with Intacct a plus
    
  • The candidate will also have excellent oral and written communication skills and attention to detail is a must
    
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and exceptional client service skills are required
    
  • The ideal employee will be a self-starter with the skills to work independently with minimal supervision and have the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
    
  • The individual must also be positive, dedicated to nonprofit service, and comfortable with change
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