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About the Role

Workforce Solutions Capital Area is a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting people with jobs and leading the region's workforce development system. This role supports the organization's fiscal operations and grant-funded programs through comprehensive accounting functions.

Responsibilities

Manage and administer the organization's accounts payable and cash disbursements functions.
Ensure all payments are accurate, timely, properly authorized, supported, and compliant with regulations and policies.
Coordinate with Procurement to monitor, review, and reconcile outstanding purchase orders, commitments, and invoices.
Execute all accounts payable month-end closing activities, including reconciliations and journal entries.
Ensure all transactions are accurately recorded, reconciled, and classified according to GAAP and grant requirements.
Complete assigned month-end closing responsibilities within deadlines for timely financial report preparation.
Contribute to process improvement efforts for accounting operations, compliance, internal controls, and efficiency.
Provide back-up support within the Fiscal Department and perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Familiarity with accounting or bookkeeping principles.
3-5 years of accounting experience required.
Experience with grant, fund, nonprofit, or governmental accounting preferred.
Experience with general ledger accounting, month-end closing and year-end close processes, financial reporting, journal entries, account reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable functions, and audit preparation, strongly preferred.
Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to reliable transportation.
Must be legally eligible for employment in the United States.
Subject to a background check including criminal history, education, employment history, references, and credit check.

Skills

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Knowledge of governmental and nonprofit accounting principles and practices, preferred.
Familiarity with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) compliance is a plus.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis, is strongly preferred.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat.
Experience with fund accounting software (i.e., MIP Fund Accounting), preferred.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to explain financial information to non-financial staff.
Ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while independently managing workload and deadlines.

Location

Local travel required
In-state and out-of-state travel optional and project-based

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

3-5 years of accounting experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with course work in accounting is generally preferred.

About the Company

Workforce Solutions Capital Area is a non-profit organization that connects people to jobs.
We are a recognized leader in workforce development.
Our reputation is built upon collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
The mission of Workforce Solutions Capital Area is to lead the region’s workforce development system in support of a world-class workforce.
We believe that training and education aligned to the needs of local employers are the foundation of a competitive workforce.
We utilize a strategic approach to workforce development, based on analytics, to ensure that programs and services meet the needs of job seekers and employers.