The objective of the Accountant position is to perform the full accounting cycle and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. This role is responsible for preparing journal entries, reconciling budgets, maintaining grant budgets, following up on accounts receivable and outstanding purchase orders, and supporting compliance with applicable regulations and internal policies.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited institution.
· Three to five years of experience in accounting, including experience with grants and contracts accounting.
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, and familiarity with accounting software systems.
· Experience working in a bilingual environment (Spanish and English) is preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• English/Spanish (Required)

Work Location: In perso

· Perform the complete accounting cycle for all entities, including maintaining the general ledger, processing accounts payable and accounts receivable, and preparing month‑end and year‑end closing entries.
· Prepare accurate and timely journal entries to record financial transactions and maintain supporting documentation.
· Reconcile monthly budgets and financial statements, ensuring that actual results align with budgetary expectations and investigating variances.
· Communicate effectively with all areas of the institution and coordinate grant expenditures, reporting requirements, and compliance with sponsor guidelines.
· Monitor outstanding accounts receivable, proactively follow up on collections, and resolve discrepancies with sponsors or internal departments.
· Track open purchase orders and follow up with the Purchasing Department and internal requesters to confirm receipt of materials and services.
· Prepare invoices and drawdown requests for grants and contracts in accordance with award terms and applicable regulations.
· Maintain budgetary control for each awarded grant, ensuring expenditures are within approved limits and reporting any potential overages to management.
· Assist with audits and regulatory reviews by providing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
· Ensure adherence to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), institutional policies, and federal and sponsor regulations applicable to grant accounting.
· Perform other accounting duties and projects assigned by the Finance Manager.