Accountant

• Executing monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Preparing and reviewing journal entries
• Performing account reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Supporting GAAP compliance across APA and related entities
• Conducting financial analysis
• Generating reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Managing LLC accounting by reviewing workpapers prepared by external accountants
• Supporting audit activities
• Ensuring timely responses to internal and external requests
• Monitoring cash flow
• Identifying risks and providing insights to support financial decision-making
• Evaluating and improving accounting processes and internal controls
• Collaborating across teams

Senior Accountant – General Ledger & Close

• Ensure compliance with District contracts, including the requirements of the SCA
• Perform accounts payable tasks such as entering invoices and verifying payments
• Conduct financial compliance reviews for TCP service providers
• Review payroll data for appropriate wage determination
• Communicate updates to the budget team regarding SCA requirements
• Manage the monthly rental processing and payments
• Oversee expenditure compliance with grant and program budgets

Staff Accountant

• Ensure the integrity of federal grant expenditures by evaluating cost allocation methodologies.
• Validate financial data and ensure compliance with 2 CFR Part 200 and client requirements.
• Review and analyze Cost Allocation Plans (CAPs) and Indirect Cost Rate Proposals (IDCRPs).
• Reconcile cost data with financial statements, budgets, and supporting records.
• Support preparation of financial reports, findings, and recommendations.
• Maintain accurate spreadsheets, tracking tools, and financial records.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders (including grant recipients).

Cost Accountant

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes under the direction of senior accounting staff
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for review by senior team members
• Assist with reconciling subledger activity to general ledger balances; identify discrepancies and escalate to senior staff for resolution
• Support variance analysis on balance sheet and income statement accounts as directed
• Assist with the preparation of financial reporting deliverables for management and corporate reporting, including segment-level support
• Assist with posting payroll-related journal entries in NetSuite under the guidance of senior accounting staff
• Support general ledger accounting by preparing documentation and audit-ready support for transactions
• Maintain documentation of accounting processes and support adherence to internal controls and company policies
• Assist with ad hoc reporting, analysis, and special projects as needed
• Support senior team members in identifying opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies

• The Junior Accountant supports the day-to-day accounting operations of the organization, helping to ensure accurate financial records, regulatory compliance, and the timely processing and reporting of financial transactions.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including account reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Investigate and resolve account discrepancies to ensure accurate financial records.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and ensure compliance with US GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
• Support annual audits, regulatory filings, and the preparation of schedules and supporting documentation.
• Maintain accounting policies, corporate records, and other audit-ready financial documentation.
• Process vendor invoices, employee expense reports, and contribution and grant receivables.
• Support accounts payable workflows, bank reconciliations, and payment processing using Sage Intacct.
• Help improve accounting processes, internal controls, and recordkeeping practices.
• Assist with organizational registrations, tax-exemption documentation, and compliance-related filings.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax preparers, legal counsel, and government agencies as needed.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting and collaborate with staff across departments on budgeting and financial matters.
• Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned in support of departmental and organizational goals.

Junior Accountant

• Perform day-to-day accounting activities and perform month-end close
• Understand payroll processing including timesheet/expense approval and set up and release of payroll
• Assist in preparing and reviewing financial statements and bank reconciliations
• Assist in the year-end close process
• Assist with budgeting as requested
• Record or review client payments
• Generate journal entries for month-end close - expense allocations, monthly accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets depreciation, and make adjusting/reclassification journal entries, if necessary
• Responsible for unearned revenue– maintaining schedules, interfacing with contracts staff and project leads to stay up to date on changing revenue recognition, ensuring G/L is up to date before any close
• Promote a team effort environment by teaching/assisting other members of accounting as needed
• Assist in achieving DCAA compliance goal
• Prepare or review invoicing as needed

Senior Staff Accountant

• Process vendor invoices accurately and promptly, ensuring proper approvals and coding.
• Verify that all expenditures are properly authorized and supported with appropriate documentation.
• Record and reconcile incoming payments, including grant reimbursements, donor contributions, and other receivables.
• Prepare journal entries, adjusting entries, and closing entries as needed.
• Provide accurate schedules and reconciliations to auditors and management as requested.
• Ensure all accounting activities and records comply with S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

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