• Job Description

  Req#: 167441

  Job Details

  Job Location: Pleasant Street - Providence, RI

  Position Type: Full Time

  Education Level: 4 Year Degree

  Salary Range: $66,650.00 - $82,870.00 Salary/year

  Travel Percentage: None

  Job Shift: Day

  FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community we serve in!

  Position Summary: The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing all finance-related pre- and post-award functions for assigned portfolio, performing accounting operations functions, and supporting the annual audit and budget processes. FSRI is a collaborative working environment where the Senior Accountant will have the opportunity to work with program leads, playing a critical part in achieving and maintaining their funding goals.

  SPECIFIC DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform grant-related pre- and post-award functions, including preparation of grant/award budgets, budget and expense analysis, invoicing/billing, financial reporting to donors, labor distribution changes, reconciliations, re-budgeting/award revision requests, and grant closeout functions required.
  • Ensure FSRI adheres to all funding requirements (federal, state, local, and other donors).
  • Prepare an accurate and timely internal tracking report of revenue and expenses for awards, and work with program staff to monitor budgets and ensure funds are used in a timely and proper manner.
  • Research and resolve billing discrepancies and accounts receivable issues.
  • Review invoices and provide account codes, when appropriate, for proper accounting.
  • Execute accounting operations functions, such as assisting with the monthly close process and performing journal entries, general ledger account reconciliations, and analysis.
  • Support the annual audit, other audits, and regulatory filings.
  • Support the fiscal year budget preparation and implementation.
  • Participate and/or lead ad hoc special projects/assignments.
  • Provide coverage for other Finance staff during their absences. Coordinate vacation and other leave to ensure continuous staffing by Accountants/Senior Accountants within the Finance team.

  Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of automated accounting systems, preferably Great Plains.
  • Experience in financial analysis, financial management and not-for-profit accounting.
  • Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook-advanced MS Excel user strongly preferred and software related to electronic billing, budgeting, and management information systems is a plus.
  • Ability to manage pre- and post-award financial functions for complex grants from multiple sources (federal, state, local and others).
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with a sense of urgency when appropriate.
  • Independent judgment and the ability to work with little supervision are necessary.
  • Ability to adapt GAAP and FASB to FSRI financial information.
  • Ability to communicate (both in writing and orally) in a clear, diplomatic, friendly, effective manner.
  • Keen attention to detail and strong degree of accuracy.
  • Flexible mindset, with the ability to pivot as priorities change.
  • Tremendous integrity and dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related degree; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Bilingual skills are compensated!!

  Physical Requirements: Employees in this position must have the ability to:

  • Travel to and from office sites, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators.
  • Ability to lift up to 20lbs
  • Ability to communicate effectively.

  Don’t meet every single requirement? Here at FSRI, we’re dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about one of our career opportunities, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be the perfect fit for this or another opportunity!
  

  We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and work life benefits. Only together can we continue to grow and make a difference in our communities.
  Join our FAMILY today!

  About Us: Dynamic and innovative, Family Service of RI (FSRI) is a statewide organization with a 130 year track record of success in improving the health and well-being of children and families all across our state. We are passionate about our mission to advance equity, opportunity and hope across ALL communities – we succeed by lifting others. FSRI’s diverse and inclusive teams – working across Health, Healing, Home and Hope pillars, are experts in their fields – every day designing and delivering cutting edge strategies to save and improve lives. We provide services statewide, and currently operate in 3 locations in Providence; and in 4 locations in East Providence, Smithfield and North Smithfield.

  
  Family Service of Rhode Island provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

  
  FSRI determines pay based on a candidate's relevant and transferable experience, certifications, licenses, degree and language ability.

  
  

• About the company

  Family Service of Rhode Island is a non profit human service agency. FSRI's mission is to improve the overall health and well-being of the communitites we serve through high-impact partnerships and high-quality innovative programs.

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