Accountant/Biller – Contract

Job Description

Staff Accountant | CFS

The Tone:
This is a contract role at CFS, an organization deeply involved in navigating government-funded contracts, meticulous budgeting, and precise financial reporting. This Staff Accountant position offers an exceptional entry point for individuals eager to build a foundational career in accounting, providing direct exposure to the financial intricacies of State, City, and Federal funding. Beyond core accounting, this role fosters close collaboration with finance leadership, providing mentorship and opportunities to develop expertise in areas like cost reporting and financial analysis. The role is pivotal, as it enables the organization to maintain strong financial health, optimize funding, and directly supports the continuity and impact of vital programs and operational initiatives.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Contract
• Pay: $27.00–$33.00 hourly
• Team: Works within the finance department, receiving mentorship from experienced professionals and reporting to finance leadership.
• Mission: Owns the precise financial management and reporting for government-funded contracts to ensure optimal funding and operational integrity.
• Tech Stack: Accounting software, financial systems, Microsoft Excel, Windows-based accounting applications

What You’ll Actually Do
• Contract Documentation: Prepare comprehensive contract documentation for State, City, and Federal funding sources, ensuring accuracy and compliance with essential requirements.
• Financial Compliance: Complete required cost reports, manage funding drawdowns, and execute budget modifications precisely according to specific contract stipulations and deadlines.
• Expense Allocation: Audit monthly expense reports diligently to verify and ensure accurate cost allocations, maintaining transparency and accountability in financial records.
• General Ledger Operations: Record all contract-related financial activity and meticulously review general ledger balances as part of thorough month-end and year-end close processes.
• Reimbursement Strategy: Develop and maintain effective allocation methodologies for contract expenses, coordinating closely with program teams and funding agencies to maximize contract reimbursement.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a closely related field, providing a foundational understanding of financial principles. This role is suited for candidates at an entry-level career stage.
• Experience: 0-1 years of direct accounting or financial analysis experience, demonstrating initial practical exposure to financial operations.
• Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, comprehensive knowledge of accounting software and financial systems, and practical experience working with Windows-based accounting applications. Effective written and verbal communication skills are also essential for collaboration and reporting.