Accounting Specialist

$40 per hour

EPITEC

Location: Providence, Rhode Island
Type: Contract
Job #105039

Accounting Control Specialist
W2 Contract - 35 Hours Per Week
8am-3:30PM
Providence, RI - Hybrid Schedule
$40/hr

Key responsibilities include:

Reviewing, researching, and approving complex general ledger journal entries.
Supporting state agencies with accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, and federal grant management.
Validating biweekly payroll, taxes, deductions, and employee benefit expenses.
Managing payroll garnishments and ensuring confidential handling of employee information.
Performing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close activities.
Reconciling accounts and analyzing financial data to ensure accuracy and proper classification of transactions.
Monitoring accounts receivable, accounts payable, accruals, assets, liabilities, and interagency transactions.
Preparing financial reports, expenditure analyses, forecasts, and statistical reports for management.
Providing guidance and customer service to agency finance staff and state officials.
Supervising financial staff and overseeing financial management programs when assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Experience

At least 2 years of experience in accounting, finance, fiscal management, or business management in either the public or private sector.

Substitutions

Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field may substitute for the experience requirement.
A Bachelor's degree plus an active CPA license may also substitute for the experience requirement.

Desired Knowledge & Skills

Governmental accounting and budgeting principles.
General ledger and financial management systems.
Financial analysis, account reconciliation, and reporting.
Payroll and benefits accounting.
Ability to review large amounts of financial data and identify issues.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and provide financial guidance.
Leadership and staff supervision experience.
Attention to detail, confidentiality, and problem-solving skills

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