Staff Accountant, Payroll Focused

The Kennedy Collective Inc

Description: Position Summary
The Staff Accountant supports the day-to-day financial operations of The Kennedy Collective by performing professional accounting duties that ensure the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the organization's financial records. Working collaboratively with Finance Department staff and organizational leadership, this position performs accounting functions including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll support, reconciliations, financial reporting, budgeting, and audit preparation. Assigned responsibilities may vary based on departmental needs and may include primary responsibility for one or more accounting functions. The Staff Accountant ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements, Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS) requirements, grant and contract obligations, organizational policies, and applicable federal and state laws while promoting fiscal stewardship, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement in support of The Kennedy Collective's mission.
Core Competencies
General Accounting: Performs professional accounting functions including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, reconciliations, account analysis, and financial recordkeeping while ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with organizational policies and accounting standards.
Compliance & Internal Controls: Ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements, Connecticut DDS regulations, grant and contract requirements, organizational policies, and applicable federal and state laws while maintaining strong internal controls and safeguarding organizational assets.
Financial Operations: Supports daily financial operations through accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash management, fixed assets, grant accounting, and other assigned accounting functions while promoting efficient and accurate financial processes.
Collaboration & Customer Service: Builds collaborative relationships with Finance Department staff, employees, vendors, auditors, funding agencies, and other stakeholders by providing responsive customer service, effective communication, and timely resolution of accounting and financial matters.
Financial Analysis & Reporting: Assists with financial reporting, reconciliations, account analysis, budgeting, forecasting, audit preparation, and other financial activities that support organizational decision-making and financial integrity.
Professionalism, Ethics & Continuous Improvement: Demonstrates integrity, accountability, confidentiality, sound judgment, and professionalism while supporting continuous quality improvement, organizational effectiveness, and The Kennedy Collective's mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
General Accounting
Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, general ledger adjustments, and supporting schedules to ensure accurate and complete financial records.
Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, financial reporting, account analysis, and preparation of financial statements.
Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, subsidiary ledgers, and other assigned financial records while researching and resolving discrepancies.
Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), organizational policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Financial Operations
Perform assigned accounting functions, which may include accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash management, billing, fixed assets, grant accounting, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, or other Finance Department responsibilities.
Process invoices, vendor payments, employee expense reimbursements, customer invoices, cash receipts, deposits, payroll transactions, journal entries, and other financial activities as assigned.
Review and reconcile payroll data, employee earnings, deductions, taxes, benefit withholdings, and related payroll records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Monitor outstanding receivables, vendor balances, account activity, and other financial transactions while investigating and resolving discrepancies in collaboration with internal departments and external partners.
Prepare and maintain accurate supporting documentation, schedules, reconciliations, and financial records to support accounting operations, audits, reporting requirements, and funding compliance.
Assist with grant, contract, Medicaid, DDS, and other funding-related accounting activities as assigned.
Compliance & Financial Reporting
Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements, Connecticut DDS regulations, Medicaid requirements, grant and contract obligations, organizational policies, and applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Assist with financial audits, regulatory reviews, grant reporting, tax filings, cost reports, and other financial reporting requirements by preparing accurate records and supporting documentation.
Support the implementation and maintenance of internal controls that safeguard organizational assets, promote financial integrity, and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards.
Assist with budget preparation, financial forecasting, account analysis, variance reporting, and other financial analyses as assigned.
Recommend process improvements that enhance accounting accuracy, operational efficiency, internal controls, and financial reporting.
General Duties
Collaborate with Finance, Human Resources, Payroll, Program Services, Development, and other departments to support organizational financial operations.
Maintain professional, respectful, and timely communication with individuals served, families, guardians, employees, funding agencies, regulatory entities, and other stakeholders.
Participate in meetings, committees, training, special projects, and organizational initiatives as assigned.
Maintain the confidentiality of financial, medical, and personal information in accordance with HIPAA, organizational policies, and applicable laws.
Promote accountability, customer service, and continuous quality improvement consistent with The Kennedy Collective's mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities.
Perform other duties, assignments, and projects as assigned in support of organizational operations.
Requirements: Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field and a minimum of two (2) years of accounting experience.
Experience with general ledger accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, reconciliations, and financial recordkeeping.
Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), accounting practices, financial reporting, and internal controls.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Excel, accounting software, and other financial management systems.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form and collaborate with employees, vendors, auditors, funding agencies, and other internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment, professionalism, confidentiality, and initiative.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience working within nonprofit healthcare, intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), behavioral health, or other human services organizations.
Experience with Connecticut DDS-funded programs, Medicaid reimbursement, Centers for Medicare & dicaid Services (CMS) requirements, grant accounting, or government contract compliance.
Experience using enterprise resource planning (ERP), financial management, payroll, or other accounting software systems.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge of Medicaid, Social Security (SSI/SSDI), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements, Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS) regulations, representative payee responsibilities, and other public benefit programs.
Knowledge of client financial management, budgeting, financial recordkeeping, benefit administration, and documentation requirements.
Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Excel, electronic health record (EHR) systems, financial management software, and other technology platforms used to support benefit administration and client financial services.
Ability to maintain accurate financial records, prepare reports, reconcile accounts, identify discrepancies, and ensure compliance with applicable funding and regulatory requirements.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships with individuals served, families, guardians, employees, funding agencies . click apply for full job details

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