Project Accountant

Job Description

Develop and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports that are appropriate for the users and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures

Ensure timely and accurate month-end close processes resulting in accurate financial statements.

Prepare all supporting information for multiple audits during the course of the year and liaise with the Corporate office, Board staff and external auditors as necessary

Document and maintain complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions

Develop and maintain financial accounting systems for inventory management, accounts payable and accounts receivable,

Reconcile bank accounts

Review monthly results and implement monthly variance reporting

Manage grant expenditures and prepare forecasts in accordance with policy

Conduct variance analysis between budget, actual and forecasted statements on a regular basis.

Oversee the bookkeeping function including maintenance of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure that personnel and financial information is secure and stored in compliance with company policies and contractual requirements.

Manage the acquisition of capital assets

Liaise with the Funding Customer, Project Director, corporate support staff and other managers within the organization

Assist the Project Director and the Funding Customer with financial reporting, as required at Board meeting

Oversee all payroll functions to ensure that employees are paid in a timely and accurate manner

Establish guidelines for budget and forecast preparation, and prepare the annual budget in consultation with the Project Director and/or Regional Director

Ensure that accurate and timely financial statements are prepared in accordance with contract agreements with funding customer Provide accurate and timely reporting on the financial activities of the project Other duties as assigned