Accountant 1

Nexus Staff Inc.

Job Title: Accountant 1
Employment Type: Contract
Work Hours: 40 hrs./week
Work site: 100% Onsite
Location: 1450 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203
Job Duration: 2 Years
Closing: 07/02/2026.

Job Duties:
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; 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.
Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel. Experience with financial management systems and grants management systems is desirable.

Miscellaneous Information:

Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4 pm; 40 hours per week.
Free parking is available at this location.
CDTA bus service is available in close proximity to the work location.
OASAS reserves the right to interview proposed candidates. Interviews may be conducted virtually or in person at the discretion of OASAS.
OASAS will provide orientation and training related to agency policies, procedures, and job-specific responsibilities as necessary.

The Nexus Staff Difference:

Our outstanding healthcare coverage, including dental and vision, begins in just 30 days after you join us.
We offer weekly payments via ACH (Automated Clearing House).
Serving as Prime Vendors to New York State and New York City for over 10 years.

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