What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Infojini Inc?
Accountant
Location - Albany, NY 12203
Duration - 24 months
EXPECTED DUTIES/TASKS
Duties and responsibilities include monitoring compliance with Federal and State rules and regulations for Federal grant awards and assisting with contract closeouts. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Track receipt of required documentation and follow up with internal fiscal staff and providers as necessary
Review provider-submitted financial reports for accuracy and adherence to approved budgets and awards
Work with agency fiscal staff and providers as necessary to resolve discrepancies in claims;
Identify problem areas and trends and develop solutions
Assist in special studies related to fiscal internal controls and processes
Prepare fiscal summary reports and analyses for fiscal staff
Work with agency finance staff to track and monitor expenditures and the status of grant awards to ensure funds are used efficiently, effectively, and in accordance with federal fiscal guidelines
Assist agency finance staff with contract reviews to ensure proper documentation is received prior to contract execution
Assist agency finance staff with claim reviews utilizing financial-system-generated control points for annual direct contract closeouts
Assist agency finance staff with quarterly encumbrance reviews and related direct contract assignments
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of twenty-four (24) undergraduate and/or graduate semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing; and
A minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in accounting or finance.
Experience in financial statement preparation and analysis, cash flow analysis, internal control policies and procedures, and consolidations is expected.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Prior experience with federal grant regulations;
Prior experience with federal grant claims and reimbursements.