We are looking for a skilled Controller to join our team on a contract basis in Hartford, Connecticut. This role requires expertise in managing financial operations for non-profit organizations, particularly with government grant reporting and fund accounting. The ideal candidate will excel at overseeing month-end closing processes and ensuring accuracy in general ledger and account reconciliation tasks. Responsibilities: • Prepare and analyze financial reports related to government grants, ensuring compliance with regulations. • Oversee month-end closing activities, including reviewing journal entries and reconciling accounts. • Maintain and update the general ledger to ensure accurate financial tracking. • Collaborate with the team to manage fund accounting for non-profit operations. • Conduct regular audits to verify financial accuracy and compliance. • Support financial reporting processes for federal government contracts. • Provide insights and recommendations for improving financial practices within the organization. • Utilize accounting software, such as Sage, to manage and streamline financial data. • Coordinate with other departments to ensure seamless financial operations. • Address discrepancies or issues in financial records promptly and professionally.

• Proven experience in non-profit accounting, including fund accounting expertise. • Familiarity with federal government contracts and related financial reporting requirements. • Strong knowledge of general ledger management and journal entries. • Proficiency in preparing detailed and accurate financial reports. • Ability to perform account reconciliations effectively and efficiently. • Experience with accounting software such as Sage or similar tools. • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. • Strong communication and collaboration abilities to work across teams.

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Hartford, CT
onsite
Temporary
42.75 - 49.50 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a skilled Controller to join our team on a contract basis in Hartford, Connecticut. This role requires expertise in managing financial operations for non-profit organizations, particularly with government grant reporting and fund accounting. The ideal candidate will excel at overseeing month-end closing processes and ensuring accuracy in general ledger and account reconciliation tasks. Responsibilities: • Prepare and analyze financial reports related to government grants, ensuring compliance with regulations. • Oversee month-end closing activities, including reviewing journal entries and reconciling accounts. • Maintain and update the general ledger to ensure accurate financial tracking. • Collaborate with the team to manage fund accounting for non-profit operations. • Conduct regular audits to verify financial accuracy and compliance. • Support financial reporting processes for federal government contracts. • Provide insights and recommendations for improving financial practices within the organization. • Utilize accounting software, such as Sage, to manage and streamline financial data. • Coordinate with other departments to ensure seamless financial operations. • Address discrepancies or issues in financial records promptly and professionally.
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