Junior Staff Accountant

Junior Staff Accountant

Job Details

Job Location

Exeter - Exeter, RI

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Salary Range

$50,000.00 - $50,000.00 Salary/year

Job Category

Accounting

Description

Are you looking to work for a company that has a fun, collaborative work environment? What about an organization that engages in meaningful, impactful work? Do numbers, spreadsheets, and payroll taxes tickle your fancy? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then look no further. We have the job for you!

WHY WORK FOR US?

Competitive pay and exceptional health benefits

Onsite cafeteria with affordable prepared food options designed and cooked by our talented culinary students and staff - only $2.50 for a hot meal and salad bar!

Fully equipped gymnasium with basketball hoops

State-of-the-art workout room with free weights, treadmills, and nautilus equipment

A beautiful 22-acre campus, ideal for lunchtime walks

Located less than 10 minutes from the highway

Courteous, diverse, team-oriented staff and students

WHAT IS EXETER JOB CORPS ACADEMY?Located right near the Veterans' Memorial Cemetery in Exeter, RI, we teach eligible young people from underserved communities the skills they need to become employable and independent and place them in meaningful jobs or further education. Our center specializes in Culinary Arts, Welding/Construction, Electronics Engineering, and Patient Care.

EMPLOYMENT AT EXETER JOB CORPSEmployment at Exeter Job Corps in the Finance Department is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check, employment verification, education verification, a credit check, and motor vehicle record search.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This individual manages Exeter Job Corps' financial accounting systems in compliance with Company, Center, and Government requirements. Ensures systems, processes and deliverables are established and executed accurately and timely. Analyzes systems and data, using proper judgment and discretion to resolve issues and problems. Ensures effective finance services are delivered to staff and students. Maintains and develops adequate controls to prevent and avoid fraud and abuse. Ensures strict confidentiality of sensitive information.

JOB DUTIES:

Ensures payroll, accounts payable and all financial systems are accurate

Monitors contract compliance with Center, Corporate and Governmental financial policies and procedures to ensure that costs are allowable and are properly allocated to cost centers

Accurately allocates expenditure of contract funds and analyzes and interprets accounting data

Ensures efficient, accurate and timely management of the Job Corps student pay systems and processes in coordination with Student Records function

Supports the Student Government Association to manage the student store and teaches financial literacy workshops to young adults preparing to join the workforce

Works with other departments to ensure success of Finance/Accounting department and to educate and support in budgetary spending

Maintains adequate systems and controls to prevent theft, fraud and abuse

Other duties as assigned

MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISION

Manages Center financial, payroll and accounts payable systems, ensuring timeliness and accuracy of product

Has one direct report - Bookkeeper

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field

Minimum of 1 year of accounting experience required

Knowledge and understanding of GAAP

Proficiency in Microsoft Suite of applications required

Must successfully pass company finance skills test

“Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.” This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.