We are looking for an Accountant to join our team in Melville, New York in a contract capacity with the potential for a long-term opportunity. This role is well suited for an accounting specialist who can support day-to-day financial operations while maintaining accurate records and timely reporting. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in core accounting functions and contribute to both transactional processing and month-end activities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage incoming invoices and payment workflows, ensuring vendor obligations are processed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Record financial activity in the general ledger and maintain organized documentation to support accounting accuracy.<br>• Oversee customer billing and cash application tasks, following up on outstanding balances as needed.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries to reflect routine and adjusting transactions in the accounting records.<br>• Reconcile bank accounts and investigate discrepancies to keep cash balances aligned with supporting records.<br>• Assist with month-end close procedures by reviewing account activity and helping ensure financial data is complete.<br>• Support ongoing accounting operations by identifying inconsistencies and helping improve day-to-day process reliability.
<p>The Accountant is responsible for the accounting, reporting, and oversight of endowment funds, ensuring compliance with donor restrictions, accounting standards, and organizational policies. This role supports accurate financial reporting, investment tracking, and stewardship of restricted assets, typically within nonprofit, higher education, healthcare, or foundation environments.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain accurate accounting records for endowment funds, including both restricted and unrestricted balances</li><li>Record contributions, investment income, realized/unrealized gains, and distributions</li><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual endowment reports for internal stakeholders and leadership</li><li>Reconcile investment accounts to custodian and investment manager statements</li><li>Track pooled funds, unitization, and spending allocations</li><li>Monitor investment performance and ensure proper recording of transactions</li><li>Ensure adherence to donor-imposed restrictions and applicable regulations (e.g., UPMIFA)</li><li>Monitor endowment spending in accordance with organizational policies and board-approved spending rates</li><li>Assist with audits and provide documentation related to endowment funds</li><li>Participate in month-end and year-end close processes related to endowments</li><li>Prepare audit schedules and respond to auditor requests</li><li>Support financial statement preparation, including footnote disclosures</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an Accountant to support key accounting and audit-related activities for a long-term contract opportunity in Atlanta, Georgia. This position is ideal for someone who can manage financial documentation, prepare supporting schedules, and contribute to accurate month-end and audit deliverables. The role offers a hybrid schedule with onsite work Tuesday through Thursday and remote work on Monday and Friday.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate audit support by gathering requested records and delivering complete documentation to external or internal auditors.<br>• Prepare financial schedules and supporting analyses tied to balance sheet and income statement activity.<br>• Record journal entries and adjustment entries with accuracy and appropriate supporting detail.<br>• Develop and maintain workpapers that strengthen financial reporting and audit readiness.<br>• Perform bank reconciliations and investigate variances to ensure account accuracy.<br>• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes as needed to maintain smooth daily operations.<br>• Use Excel tools such as PivotTables and lookup functions to organize data, analyze results, and produce reporting support.
We are looking for an experienced Accountant to support construction-focused accounting operations for a Contract position based in Rockville, Maryland. This opportunity is ideal for someone who understands project-based financial processes and can manage core accounting activities with accuracy and consistency. The role requires hands-on knowledge of contractor accounting practices, especially within environments serving government or public sector projects.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage day-to-day accounting activity across accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and project cost tracking for construction-related work.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries, maintain accurate financial records, and support timely period-end close activities.<br>• Reconcile bank accounts and investigate discrepancies to ensure the integrity of financial data.<br>• Use Sage 300 Timberline to process transactions, review account activity, and monitor job-level financial performance.<br>• Support accounting functions tied to contractor and public works projects, helping maintain compliance with established financial procedures.<br>• Review payment and billing records for accuracy, completeness, and proper coding within the accounting system.
<p><strong>Senior Accountant</strong></p><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>Our client is seeking a hands‑on <strong>Senior Accountant</strong> to support and strengthen their accounting function. This role is ideal for an experienced accountant who enjoys broad responsibility, takes ownership of the close process, and thrives in a collaborative, problem‑solving environment.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Own and execute core accounting functions including <strong>Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, accruals, and general ledger activity</strong></li><li>Prepare, review, and post <strong>complex journal entries</strong></li><li>Perform and review <strong>balance sheet and income statement reconciliations</strong>, researching and resolving variances</li><li>Play a key role in the <strong>month‑end close</strong>, including timelines, accuracy, and reporting support</li><li>Manage <strong>fixed asset accounting</strong>, including capitalization, depreciation, and disposals</li><li>Ensure accounting activities comply with internal controls and accounting standards</li><li>Support process improvements, documentation, and special projects</li><li>Serve as a resource to junior accounting staff as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are seeking an experienced Accountant to join a growing, multi-entity organization. This role will support accounting operations across a portfolio of related entities, ensuring accurate financial reporting and adherence to accounting principles. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a strong foundation in core accounting concepts.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Maintain financial records across multiple entities</p><p> • Prepare and post journal entries, with a clear understanding of financial statement impact</p><p> • Perform bank and account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness</p><p> • Record and track intercompany transactions, ensuring proper documentation and treatment</p><p> • Assist with preparation and analysis of financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements</p><p> • Support accounts payable and receivable processes as needed</p><p> • Monitor general ledger activity and ensure appropriate classification of transactions</p><p> • Partner with internal stakeholders to improve processes and maintain consistency in accounting practices</p><p><br></p><p>This is a permanent position. If you are interested, please reach out directly to Zoe Slater.</p>
<p>We are partnering with a well-established and collaborative organization seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Accountant</strong> to support day-to-day financial operations. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong practical experience in accounting who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage day-to-day accounting functions including accounts payable and accounts receivable</li><li>Prepare and process invoices, payments, and journal entries</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts</li><li>Maintain accurate records and documentation</li><li>Support payroll processing and expense tracking (as needed)</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting</li></ul>
<p><strong>Step In. Make an Impact. Keep Things Moving.</strong></p><p>We’re partnering with a fast-moving finance team that needs a strong, hands-on accounting professional to jump in and keep daily operations running smoothly during a key transition period. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and seeing the direct impact of their work day one.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Be Doing</strong></p><ul><li>Own day-to-day AP/AR activity, including processing invoices, applying cash, and keeping transactions accurate and up to date</li><li>Work directly in the ERP system to enter, review, and reconcile financial data</li><li>Investigate and resolve discrepancies—this role is about more than data entry, it’s about keeping the numbers clean and reliable</li><li>Handle credit card and expense reconciliations, ensuring proper coding and documentation</li><li>Support daily cash activity and deposit tracking across multiple systems</li><li>Partner with internal teams to answer questions, verify transactions, and keep things moving</li><li>Assist with reporting, audit prep, and general finance support as needed</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Why This Role Stands Out</strong></p><ul><li>High-visibility role where your work directly supports leadership and major projects</li><li>Mix of AP, AR, reconciliations, and problem-solving—no two days look exactly the same</li><li>Opportunity to step into a collaborative, positive team that values people who are proactive and reliable</li><li>Perfect for someone who likes to jump in, learn quickly, and make an immediate difference</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $100,000-$110,000 plus bonus and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Join the wave of young finance professionals who are swapping their mundane 9-5s for fresh opportunities with Chicago’s top companies.</p><p><br></p><p>The focus of this position will be on the delivery of financial services to a set of individual clients through accounting, operational activities, and reporting.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description: </strong></p><ul><li>Manage the personal accounting for a variety of the company’s clients, both individuals and trusts. This includes preparing journal entries and finalizing personal financial statements on a monthly basis. This also includes completing a quarterly reporting package with detailed financial analyses, for example, budget vs. actual spending summaries.</li><li>Within twelve months, recommend a new personal financial report, analysis, or graphic to be included with the quarterly reporting package for the individual or trust clients which you manage.</li><li>Manage the annual financial reporting, administration of grants, and recording of documentation for a private foundation. This includes preparation of federal and state tax filings and calculation of the required minimum charitable distributions.</li><li>Within six months, assume responsibility for the company’s cash management activities. This includes initiating weekly cash transfers on behalf of our business entities and individual clients, reviewing individual investor accounts for liquidity limitations, and coordinating monthly income distributions to individual clients.</li><li>Gather and organize all annual tax information necessary for the preparation of income tax filings for our clients.</li><li>Calculate quarterly estimated tax payments for individuals and trusts.</li><li>Prepare annual extension estimates of taxable income from underlying investments.</li><li>Participate in recurring calls with external service providers (public accounting firms).</li><li>Manage the tax compliance calendar and track the ongoing progress of annual tax returns for all entities.</li><li>Prepare tax returns to be reviewed and signed by the CFO (Individual x1, Trust x1, and a Private Foundation x1). Review tax returns prepared by external service providers (Corporations x2, Partnership x8, Individuals x4, and Trusts x27).</li><li>Work closely with CFO and President in any tax planning/modeling on behalf of our clients (e.g., estate planning, charitable tax planning, etc.)</li><li>Coordinate real estate tax payments, required annual state filings for LLCs, and draft responses to federal and state income tax notices, as needed.</li><li>Within six months, manage the annual calculation of after-tax investment returns for each of our underlying partnership investments (excluding private equity).</li><li>Complete a variety of ad hoc projects working directly with the company’s President, CFO, Client Service Manager, or other team members on an as needed basis. This might include projects related to Corporate and Partnership Accounting, Private Equity & Compliance, Payroll, Administration, Debt and Liquidity Planning, or other analyses requested by the company’s clients.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>A well-established government agency is seeking a <strong>Staff Accountant</strong> for a <strong>5-month engagement</strong> to support year-end close and upcoming audit season. This role will play a critical part in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with governmental accounting standards.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and post <strong>journal entries</strong> (recurring and adjusting)</li><li>Perform <strong>general ledger reconciliations</strong> and account analysis</li><li>Manage <strong>accounts payable (AP)</strong> and <strong>accounts receivable (AR)</strong> processes</li><li>Execute <strong>bank reconciliations</strong> and daily account balancing</li><li>Support <strong>monthly and year-end close</strong> (approx. 2-month close cycle)</li><li>Prepare and analyze <strong>accruals</strong> (including <strong>manual and energy-related accruals</strong>)</li><li>Assist with <strong>audit preparation</strong> (audit season begins in September)</li><li>Maintain and verify financial data accuracy across systems</li><li>Build and analyze data using <strong>pivot tables and advanced Excel functions</strong></li><li>Convert/format financial documents (<strong>PDF to Word/Excel</strong>) as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Accountant to support development-related financial operations for a non profit organization in Pennsylvania. This is a Contract, on-site contract position responsible for all aspects of development project accounting and serves as the primary accounting liaison to the Accounting Department, working closely with the CFO. The role includes preparation and maintenance of development sources and uses schedules, general ledger setup and reconciliation, and provide support during ERP conversion.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Development Cash Management</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee cash flow for all development project sources</li><li>Reconcile receivables and prepare monthly reports on advances and repayment schedules</li><li>Provide budget-to-actual reporting for Housing Development and Board review</li></ul><p><strong>Development Grants</strong></p><ul><li>Review grant spending requests</li><li>Process inter-co drawdowns and repayments</li><li>Ensure proper receipt and allocation of funds to meet project obligations</li></ul><p><strong>Audit Support</strong></p><ul><li>Provide trial balances and supporting documentation</li><li>Analyze capitalized costs and respond to auditor inquiries</li></ul><p><strong>General Accounting</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with general ledger close and account reconciliations as needed</li></ul><p><strong>External Coordination</strong></p><ul><li>Respond to inquiries from auditors, banks, partners, and other stakeholders</li><li>Provide technical accounting support and resolve complex issues</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Monitoring & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Review transactions and expenditures for compliance with budgets</li><li>Analyze financial activity and ensure proper allocation of funds</li></ul>
<p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accountant to support accurate financial reporting and day-to-day accounting operations. This role will be responsible for general ledger activities, reconciliations, journal entries, and assisting with month-end and year-end close processes. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of accounting principles and thrives in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts</li><li>Prepare journal entries and support month-end and year-end close</li><li>Assist with financial statements and internal reporting</li><li>Perform bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Support accounts payable and accounts receivable as needed</li><li>Analyze variances and investigate discrepancies</li><li>Assist with audits and provide supporting documentation</li><li>Ensure compliance with accounting policies and internal controls</li><li>Collaborate with internal departments to support financial accuracy</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Are you ready to bring your accounting expertise to diverse organizations while enjoying the stability of full-time employment? Our company is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Full-Time Engagement Professionals team, delivering critical support to clients across a variety of industries and projects.</p><p> </p><p>What You’ll Do:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Process and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable</li><li>Prepare journal entries, maintain the general ledger, and support month-end and year-end closing activities</li><li>Assist with financial reporting, analysis, and budgeting tasks</li><li>Support audits and compliance by preparing and organizing required documentation</li><li>Collaborate with client teams and internal colleagues to resolve accounting discrepancies and streamline processes</li><li>Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and our company’s quality standards</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Why Join FTEP? As part of our Full-Time Engagement Professionals team, you’ll gain exposure to a wide variety of industries, projects, and accounting environments while enjoying the stability and benefits of a full-time role. You’ll work with top organizations and develop your career with ongoing training and support.</p><p> </p><p>Take the next step in your accounting career and make an impact with clients throughout the Cincinnati area!</p><p> </p><p>Apply today to join our FTEP team.</p>
<p>We are looking for an Accountant to join a team in the Dormont/Mt. Lebanon area. This contract to hire opportunity is ideal for someone who is comfortable managing core accounting activities in an on-site environment and enjoys maintaining accuracy across daily financial operations. The role focuses on supporting receivables, payables, and account balancing while helping ensure timely and organized financial processing.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee day-to-day accounts payable activities, including reviewing invoices and preparing payments with a high level of accuracy.</p><p>• Manage accounts receivable transactions and follow up on outstanding balances to support effective collections efforts.</p><p>• Reconcile bank accounts on a regular basis, investigate discrepancies, and ensure financial records remain current.</p><p>• Prepare and record journal entries to support accurate month-to-month accounting activity.</p><p>• Maintain general ledger data and assist with preserving the integrity of financial information across accounting records.</p><p>• Communicate with internal and external contacts regarding payment status, account questions, and collection matters.</p><p>• Support routine accounting operations in an on-site setting while meeting established deadlines and quality expectations.</p>
Looking for an Accountant permanent, contract to permanent. Must have experience with reconciliations, journal entries, general ledger, assisting with month and year end close.Must have experience with Quickbooks online. Will assist with various accounting projects
We are looking for an Accountant to support core financial operations for a non-profit organization in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This Long-term Contract position will play an important role in maintaining accurate records, coordinating recurring payment activity, and helping keep month-end accounting processes on schedule. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound reconciliation experience, and the ability to manage both transactional and general ledger responsibilities in a deadline-driven environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Support the monthly close cycle by preparing accounting information, reviewing financial activity, and helping ensure timely completion of period-end tasks.<br>• Reconcile bank accounts on a recurring basis, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items with accuracy.<br>• Process payments to service providers each month while maintaining complete documentation and alignment with established procedures.<br>• Perform regular reconciliations related to funding sources to confirm balances, activity, and reporting accuracy.<br>• Enter vendor invoices into the accounting system, create new invoice records when needed, and verify coding before processing.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate general ledger activity and support financial integrity.<br>• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks to ensure transactions are recorded completely and on time.
<p>Are you passionate about finance and eager to grow your expertise? Join our team as an Accountant and play a vital role in managing our financial health. We're looking for a detail-oriented, adaptable individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and is ready to make an impact.</p><p><strong>About Us:</strong></p><p>We’re committed to excellence and innovation in everything we do. As a key member of our accounting team, you’ll enjoy opportunities to elevate your skills, work with talented professionals, and contribute to the success of a dynamic organization.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><p>In this essential role, you’ll take ownership of accounting processes and help ensure seamless financial operations. Responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Accurately processing accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.</li><li>Performing regular bank reconciliations to maintain financial records.</li><li>Preparing and maintaining account reconciliations for monthly and quarterly reporting cycles.</li><li>Assisting with month-end close procedures, including journal entries and general ledger updates.</li><li>Managing compliance for Form 1099 reporting requirements.</li><li>Recording and verifying accounting entries against supporting documentation.</li><li>Supporting the development and preparation of financial statements and reports.</li><li>Working collaboratively with team members to optimize workflows and resolve discrepancies.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Growth Opportunities</strong>: Expand your capabilities with hands-on experience, mentorship, and professional development.</li><li><strong>Supportive Team Culture</strong>: Collaborate with motivated professionals in an environment that values innovation and teamwork.</li><li><strong>Impactful Work</strong>: Your contributions will directly support our organization’s financial success.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an Accountant to provide on-site accounting support for a nonprofit organization in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on a Contract basis. This role partners closely with the Grants Manager to oversee grant-related financial activity, maintain accurate records, and deliver timely reporting for multiple funded programs. The ideal candidate brings strong general accounting experience, sound judgment, and the ability to keep funding compliance and financial accuracy at the forefront of daily work.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee financial tracking and reporting for assigned grant-funded programs, ensuring each program remains aligned with sponsor requirements and internal standards.<br>• Prepare recurring and closeout financial reports for grants, delivering accurate submissions that meet monthly, quarterly, and final reporting deadlines.<br>• Organize and maintain grant files, schedules, and backup documentation to support compliance reviews and external audit readiness.<br>• Compare budgets against actual spending, analyze variances, and share meaningful updates with program leaders to support informed financial decisions.<br>• Develop forecasts and monitor use of restricted funds to help ensure expenses are properly allocated and spending remains within approved guidelines.<br>• Review invoices, payroll distributions, timesheets, and related transactions to confirm accuracy, allowability, and consistency with grant terms.<br>• Investigate accounting or compliance discrepancies, recommend solutions, and help implement corrective actions when issues are identified.<br>• Provide support during audits, monitoring activities, and funder inquiries by assembling financial records and responding to documentation requests.<br>• Contribute to month-end accounting activities, including reconciliations, journal entry support, and other assigned general ledger responsibilities.
<p>Our client, a growing organization in the non-profit space located in Downtown Houston, is seeking a <strong>Staff Accountant</strong> on a <strong>contract-to-hire</strong> basis. This opportunity comes at an exciting time as the accounting team prepares to take on <strong>a newly acquired entity</strong>, creating strong long-term growth potential for the right individual.</p><p>This is a <strong>fully on-site role</strong> with a collaborative team environment, where each accountant owns their respective entities while working closely together as a group.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Perform <strong>full-cycle accounting</strong> for assigned entities</li><li>Manage <strong>accounts payable and accounts receivable processes</strong></li><li>Support <strong>month-end close</strong>, including reconciliations and journal entries</li><li>Handle <strong>grant billing activities</strong> and reporting</li><li>Process and manage <strong>HUD and government billing requirements</strong></li><li>Maintain accurate financial records using <strong>QuickBooks Online</strong> and <strong>Excel</strong></li><li>Assist with transitioning newly acquired entities into internal accounting processes</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an Accountant to support day-to-day financial operations for a sporting organization. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who can manage accounting records, support transaction processing, and help maintain accurate reporting across key financial activities. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to a busy accounting function by handling reconciliations, documentation, and communication related to routine finance operations. Our client is looking for someone who is wanting to advance their career in the accounting space.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>- Reconcile invoices and identify discrepancies</p><p>- Create and update expense reports</p><p>- Process reimbursement forms</p><p>- Prepare bank deposits</p><p>- Enter financial transactions into internal databases</p><p>- Check spreadsheets for accuracy</p><p>- Monitoring daily communications and answering any queries.</p><p>- Maintain digital and physical financial records</p><p>- Issue invoices to customers and external partners, as needed</p><p>- Participate in quarterly and annual audits</p><p>- Filing, Scanning, and archiving</p>
<p>A respected government entity in Centralia is seeking a Contract Accountant to support their finance team during a transitional period. This role is ideal for someone with public sector or fund accounting experience who can step in quickly and support critical accounting functions.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Support month-end and year-end close, including journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Maintain and reconcile general ledger and fund accounts in accordance with government accounting standards</li><li>Assist with budget tracking, grant accounting, and expenditure monitoring</li><li>Prepare financial reports and support internal and external audit requests</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP and governmental accounting standards (GASB)</li><li>Review and analyze variances across funds, departments, and programs</li><li>Collaborate with internal departments to ensure accurate financial reporting</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Internal Audit Manager/Director to lead and oversee audit initiatives. This role requires a strategic thinker who can manage compliance programs, cultivate strong relationships with senior leadership, and provide guidance to improve internal controls. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership skills and a deep understanding of regulatory and financial reporting requirements.</p><p><br></p><p>This opportunity comes with full benefits including medical, dental/vision, short/long term disability, 401k, PTO, and more.</p><p><br></p><p>If interested or you would like to have a private conversation about this opportunity, please reach out on LinkedIn @ Jordan Docken.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Internal Audit Manager/Director to lead and oversee audit initiatives. This role requires a strategic thinker who can manage compliance programs, cultivate strong relationships with senior leadership, and provide guidance to improve internal controls. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership skills and a deep understanding of regulatory and financial reporting requirements.</p><p><br></p><p>This opportunity comes with full benefits including medical, dental/vision, short/long term disability, 401k, PTO, and more.</p><p><br></p><p>If interested or you would like to have a private conversation about this opportunity, please reach out on LinkedIn @ Jordan Docken.</p>
<p>Seeking an experienced Internal Audit Manager/Director to oversee financial and performance audits. In this role, you will play a key part in identifying inefficiencies, preventing fraud, and ensuring compliance with municipal regulations. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the improvement of public services while upholding the highest standards of integrity and accountability.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct and supervise financial and performance audits across city departments, including the retirement system and other designated areas.</p><p>• Develop and present an annual audit plan, outlining priorities for the upcoming fiscal year.</p><p>• Oversee internal audit staff, including hiring, training, and managing personnel to ensure effective operations.</p><p>• Establish measures to detect and mitigate waste, fraud, and abuse within operations.</p><p>• Facilitate annual independent financial audit by coordinating with external auditors and relevant departments.</p><p>• Maintain and promote an anonymous fraud hotline for reporting by employees and residents.</p><p>• Prepare and submit the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report along with various state and federally mandated reports.</p><p>• Ensure non-interference during audit activities across all units, including schools and other departments.</p><p>• Review financial warrants for vendor invoices and biweekly payrolls to ensure accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Report suspected illegal activities uncovered during audits to appropriate law enforcement agencies.</p>
We are looking for an Accountant II to support the financial administration of research awards in New Orleans, Louisiana. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who understands post-award accounting, communicates effectively with multiple stakeholders, and can manage assigned work independently from start to finish. The person in this role will help ensure grant-related expenses, billing activity, and financial records are accurate, compliant, and well monitored while contributing to a collaborative and supportive team environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the financial management of sponsored awards after funding is secured, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and maintained in accordance with grant terms.<br>• Partner with researchers, departmental personnel, pre-award teams, and external funding contacts to address questions, resolve issues, and keep financial activity aligned with award requirements.<br>• Track invoices and payment activity, following up as needed to support timely collection and accurate accounts receivable processing.<br>• Review spending on assigned awards to confirm costs are appropriate, properly documented, and allowable under sponsor guidelines.<br>• Analyze grant expenditures and financial trends to identify concerns, clarify variances, and support sound decision-making.<br>• Prepare and maintain accounting records, including reconciliations and journal-related activity, to preserve the accuracy of award finances.<br>• Use Excel tools such as pivot tables and data analysis functions to organize financial information and produce meaningful reporting.<br>• Take ownership of assigned responsibilities with limited oversight while working cooperatively with colleagues in a team-focused environment.<br>• Share knowledge, provide support to peers, and contribute to a collaborative culture built on openness, accountability, and mutual respect.