Accountant

Overview Of Athena

ATHENA Consulting is an award-winning staffing firm serving state and local governments. Our mission is to make lives better!

We make our Clients’ Lives Easier by engaging and supporting our clients and partnering with them to be the most knowledgeable staffing partner. We make our Employees’ Lives Better by identifying and cultivating their talents and matching these talents with our customers’ needs. ATHENA places a high value on customer service, accountability, and getting the job done.

Employees assigned to this position are subject to Union membership, fees, and dues in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement, and employment with ATHENA may be conditioned upon participation in the client’s Union.

Position Summary

We are currently recruiting for a Mid- to Senior-Level Accountant (CGI ERP) position. This full-time, 40-hour-per-week position pays a competitive salary commensurate with experience and is located in Towson, Maryland.

This position supports an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system implementation and is responsible for a wide range of accounting and financial management duties. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated, hands-on experience with CGI ERP software—this requirement is non-negotiable.

Candidates must have verifiable CGI ERP experience. Submissions that misrepresent this experience will result in disqualification.

While onsite work is preferred, remote arrangements will be considered for highly qualified candidates located outside the Baltimore area.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maintain budget and accounting records for Federal and State grants and provide financial reports to grant managers and supervisors.
• Prepare financial reports for management, state, and federal oversight agencies.
• Prepare financial statements, schedules, and footnote disclosures required for external auditors and inclusion in the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Perform daily banking and investment activities.
• Assist leadership with all aspects of accounting, including but not limited to: general fund operating budget, capital projects, enterprise funds, grants, school activity funds, payroll, fixed assets, financial reporting, and accruals.
• Assist with maintenance of the chart of accounts.
• Verify and reconcile information between payroll and financial systems.
• Coordinate billing and collection of funds due from outside agencies.
• Prepare, review, and approve disbursements, journal entries, and cash remittances.
• Prepare payroll labor cost corrections for grants and operating accounts.
• Prepare revenue and expenditure projections.
• Review transactions for compliance with procedures and state financial reporting requirements.
• Consult with and assist internal departments and account managers regarding accounting procedures and financial systems.
• Develop and deliver training materials related to financial accounting procedures and best practices.
• Assist with compliance reviews of federal grant activity.
• Investigate and prepare responses to audit findings.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Skills / Abilities

• Proficiency with CGI ERP software is required.
• Strong knowledge of governmental accounting principles, grant compliance, and financial reporting standards.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and federal/state financial regulations.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to train and support non-financial personnel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general accounting software.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA or equivalent professional certification preferred but not required.
• Experience commensurate with an Accountant-level role, with preference for those with extensive accounting experience.
• Prior experience supporting large-scale ERP implementations highly preferred.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Standard hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (40 hours per week).
• This position follows standard holiday closures and other non-work days as applicable.
  
  

SUCCESSFUL ATHENA EMPLOYEES WILL DISPLAY THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERISTICS

• You strive to be the best in your field currently and in the future.
• You like to make your employer look good.
• You find solutions where others only see problems.
• You are proactive, you make and meet commitments, and you perform your duties exceedingly well.
• You are aware of the employer’s needs at all times and are well-versed in what you personally and ATHENA can offer them as a whole.
• You have the ability to work with diverse, integrated, deliverable-driven teams to accomplish the larger mission.
  
  

The Benefits Of Working For Athena Include

• Support from a team of professionals committed to making your life better.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Pet insurance.
• 401(k) with a generous employer match.
• ATHENA-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance for employees.
• Additional Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Easy-to-use employee self-serve HR portal.
• Sick leave varies – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.
  
  

The statements in this Job Posting are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work required. The content should not be construed as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required to meet the criteria for this position. Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Application for employment is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment. If hired, employment with the company is on an at-will basis and may be terminated at the will of either party.

ATHENA Consulting LLC does not discriminate in hiring based on federally protected classifications to include but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities.