Sr. Accountant

Robert Half • Lorain, OH • 13h ago

Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Lorain, Ohio. In this role, you will manage and oversee the financial aspects of federally awarded grants and contracts. You will also provide guidance to team members and deliver critical financial analyses to support leadership decisions.

Responsibilities:

Oversee the financial management of grants, including budget preparation, revisions, and ensuring accurate grant closeout.

Create and maintain detailed spreadsheets to track budgets, obligations, and expenditures for assigned projects.

Organize and maintain comprehensive files for grants and contracts to ensure proper documentation and compliance.

Process and review invoices related to grant funding and ensure accurate reconciliation with the general ledger.

Monitor financial performance of contracts and address any discrepancies or issues.

Prepare and submit funding requests for grants, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to relevant entities.

Generate monthly reports detailing obligations and expenditures and submit them through appropriate systems.

Record year-end financial entries, including revenue recognition, accounts payable accruals, and grant close-out entries.

Allocate personnel costs to the appropriate grants, ensuring compliance with grant requirements

Requirements - Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting, with a focus on grant or property accounting preferred.

Proficiency in managing month-end close processes, including reconciliations and journal entries.

Strong understanding of general ledger management and account reconciliation.

Experience with grant accounting, including financial reporting and compliance.

Familiarity with Yardi or similar accounting software is highly desirable.

Ability to perform detailed bank reconciliations and ensure accuracy in financial records.

Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to produce critical financial insights.

Strong organizational abilities to handle multiple priorities and maintain accurate records.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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