Project Accountant

Project Accountant

Dynamic Workforce Solutions

Location: Remote Home Office

Type: Full-time, Exempt

Salary: $60,000 to $65,000 a year

EXPERIENCE EXTREME CUSTOMER SERVICE

About the Company

Dynamic Workforce Solutions (DWFS) contracts with state and local entities to provide services that offer the communities we serve reliable workforce development and training solutions that result in talented, well-trained people positioned for tomorrow's jobs. Our innovative approach to delivering services, passion for the work we do and commitment to ongoing quality have defined over three decades of exceptional results.

Our people feel they are part of something way bigger than just a job. We commit to delivering Extreme Customer service in order to provide outstanding outcomes for the people and businesses we serve.

Your Impact

This is an extraordinary opportunity for an exceptional accountant with five to ten years of accounting and finance experience. In this role, you will directly impact the project by leading day-to-day finance operations to include, but not limited to, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and grants administration. You will have the opportunity to develop systems, procedures, and processes to enhance and support the project. By conducting flawless audits, you will be able to report and present financial information to leadership teams and stakeholders.

Your Responsibilities

• You will oversee all financials, project/program, and grants accounting functions. Expenditures should be consistently aligned with grant and program budgets throughout fund period.
• You will manage organizational cash flow forecasting.
• You will collaborate with senior leadership to assess the financial efficacy of program operations to establish administrative and financial systems to support program operations.
• You will oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems to ensure compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and all regulatory requirements.
• You will compile and complete constant data analysis to present financial reports in an accurate and timely matter to keep senior leadership abreast of project's financial status.
• You will maintain internal controls and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs, and program budgets and actual expenditures as applicable.
• Assist Dynamic Workforce Solutions leadership in the annual budgeting and planning process.
• You will administer and review financial plans in comparison to actual results to identify, correct and explain variances as appropriate.
• You will coordinate all audit activity and monitor for accuracy and effectiveness.
• You will successfully compile and communicate financial statements monthly, quarterly, and annually based on project and senior leadership needs.
• Develop and maintain good working relations with all vendors, monitors and Board staff.
• You will provide leadership initiatives in strengthening internal communication with staff at all levels of the organization.
• Apply and leverage the strengths of the finance team to develop and implement training programs and initiatives.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field or equivalent experience.

Experience: 5+ years accounting, especially grant accounting experience, including but not limited to, budget preparation and analysis, financial management and performance measurement reporting. Strong excel skills, preferably experience with Microsoft Dynamic Accounting Software, and month end close experience. Must demonstrate success in a fast-paced environment with the ability to accept changing priorities while remaining focused and producing quality output.

Skills/Abilities: Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, including poise, tact, diplomacy and an ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships; must be organized, flexible and able to effectively prioritize in a multi-demand and constantly changing environment; must demonstrate to ability to quickly and efficiently access relevant information and be able to utilize and/or present research and conclusions in a clear and concise manner; ability to analyze problems, factors, elements and identify causative factors in management budget problems; must possess appropriate levels of proficiency with utilized software and systems and be able to learn new software/systems.

Additional Requirements: Must have valid driver's license and adequate vehicle insurance coverage.

Living Dynamic

• We believe that every role matters and that every customer, both internal and external, should feel empowered to be the best that they can be. Dynamic Workforce Solutions is a place where passion meets purpose and results in excellence.
• Diversity is at the heart of our business. It is key to our people's passion for serving individuals and communities who seek to build a stronger workforce. We strive to create a work environment that provides all our team members with equal access to information, development, and opportunity. Furthermore, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is deeply rooted in the values instilled by our Four Cornerstones and commitment to Extreme Customer Service. We recognize that differences in age, race, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, physical ability, thinking style and background bring richness to our work environments. Such differences help us connect better with the workforce development needs of people we serve in our communities. We believe that attracting, developing, and retaining a base of employees that reflects the diversity of our customers is essential to our success.