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Staff Accountant
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Raleigh, North Carolina. In this Contract-to-permanent position, you will play a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting the organization's overall financial health. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a commitment to accuracy, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and record journal entries in alignment with established accounting principles and company policies.<br>• Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and subsidiary ledgers on a regular basis to ensure accuracy.<br>• Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in a timely and precise manner.<br>• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all deadlines are met.<br>• Monitor and manage revenues and expenditures for federal, state, and private grants, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and agreements.<br>• Maintain comprehensive documentation to support grant reimbursements and prepare financial reports for grant-related activities.<br>• Review and process vendor invoices and employee reimbursements for proper coding and compliance.<br>• Support accounts payable and receivable functions, including maintaining vendor files and reconciling patient accounts and payments.<br>• Assist in preparing audit schedules and ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards and grant requirements.<br>• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial records and transactions to ensure accuracy and accountability.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in accounting or a related field.<br>• Strong knowledge of corporate tax, sales tax, and corporate tax return processes.<br>• Proficiency in preparing journal entries and maintaining the general ledger.<br>• Familiarity with federal grant regulations and Uniform Guidance requirements is preferred.<br>• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.<br>• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.<br>• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.<br>• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders.
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  • Raleigh, NC
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 28.50 - 33.00 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Raleigh, North Carolina. In this Contract-to-permanent position, you will play a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting the organization's overall financial health. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a commitment to accuracy, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and record journal entries in alignment with established accounting principles and company policies.<br>• Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and subsidiary ledgers on a regular basis to ensure accuracy.<br>• Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in a timely and precise manner.<br>• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all deadlines are met.<br>• Monitor and manage revenues and expenditures for federal, state, and private grants, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and agreements.<br>• Maintain comprehensive documentation to support grant reimbursements and prepare financial reports for grant-related activities.<br>• Review and process vendor invoices and employee reimbursements for proper coding and compliance.<br>• Support accounts payable and receivable functions, including maintaining vendor files and reconciling patient accounts and payments.<br>• Assist in preparing audit schedules and ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards and grant requirements.<br>• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial records and transactions to ensure accuracy and accountability.
  • 2025-12-01T18:54:09Z

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