Job Title: Accountant 1 Employment Type: Contract Work Hours: 37.5 hrs./week Work site: 100% OnsiteLocation: 44 Holland Avenue Albany NY, 12229 Job Duration: 14 Months Closing: 04/19/2024.Minimum Education:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, economics, finance, public administration, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
Work Experience:
- Two years of professional experience in accounting, auditing, finance, economics, fiscal or statistical research, policy analysis, or quantitative, business, market, or financial analysis.
Job Duties:
- Monitor compliance with Federal and State rules and regulations for Federal grant awards.
- Assist with contract closeouts.
- Track receipt of required documentation and follow up with internal fiscal staff and providers as necessary.
- Review provider-submitted financial reports for accuracy and fidelity to approved budget/award.
- Resolve discrepancies in claims by working with agency fiscal staff and providers.
- Identify problem areas and trends and develop solutions.
- Assist in special studies related to fiscal internal controls and processes.
- Prepare fiscal summary reports and analyses for OMH fiscal staff.
- Track and monitor expenditures and status of grant awards to ensure funds are used efficiently, effectively, and in accordance with federal fiscal guidelines.
- Assist agency finance staff with contract reviews to ensure proper documentation is received prior to contract execution.
- Assist Contracts team with claim reviews using financial system-generated control points for annual direct contract closeouts.
- Assist Contracts team with encumbrance-related assignments for Direct Contracts on a quarterly basis.
Preferred Skills:
- Prior experience with federal grant regulations.
- Prior experience with federal grant claims and reimbursements.
- This position requires attention to detail, analytical skills, ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, and proficiency in financial analysis and reporting software/tools.
Misc. Information:
- Shift Days/Time: Days, Monday-Friday 8 am-4 pm.
- Free parking available
- Public Transportation: CDTA bus stop directly in front of 44 Holland Ave.
- Interview will be conducted in person or online based on the availability.
- Training will be provided.
The Nexus Staff Difference:
- Our outstanding healthcare coverage, including dental and vision, begins in just 30 days after you join us.
- We offer weekly payments via ACH (Automated Clearing House).
- Serving as Prime Vendors to New York State and New York City for over 10 years.