Accountant I - Admin

Health Advocates Network is currently seeking an Accountant I to work at a facility in Albany, NY . These are registry positions with our company. Pay Rate: $30 / hour Shift details: 8:00am - 4:00pm 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 OASAS 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 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 Benefits Medical Dental Vision Term Life Short-Term Disability Coverage 401K Health Advocates Network, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected basis under applicable federal, state or local law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. EOE including Veterans/Disability #J-18808-Ljbffr