Financial Assoiciate

Job Family:

Financial Account Specialist

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

None

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Performs routine to moderately complex accounting and financial operations work. Work involves processing requests for reimbursement and prefunding from various stakeholders. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Oversees aspects of the grant drawdown process in accordance with organizational procedures.
• Reviews and analyzes requests for disbursement of funds. Works with funding recipients to comply with drawdown procedures and standards.
• Classifies, codes, posts, and balances financial and accounting documents and records.
• Accounts Receivable, Accounts payable, general ledger work
• Ability to work accurately with numerical detail; to analyze, consolidate, and interpret financial data
• Audits disbursement documents for accuracy and compliance with organizational policies.
• Works with fund recipients to comply with drawdown procedures and standards.
• Works with organizational leadership as part of the disbursement authorization process.
• Prepares periodic analyses of fund balances and expenditures; and prepares reports on estimates, cost data, and budget items.
• Maintains adequate records of expenditures, funds, appropriations, and expenses, as well as revenue collected and deposited.
• Maintains systems and controls necessary to provide accurate accounts of expenditures and budget balances for programs.
• Researches and reconciles discrepancies in accounts, statements, or appropriation balances, and reports findings.
• Records transaction within organizations general ledger.
• Assists in making recommendations for improvements, adaptations, or revisions to the disbursement process and accompanying procedures.
• May prepare and process payments.
• Performs related work as assigned.

HAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree or 5 years of experience in lieu of degree
• 1 year experience in general accounting i.e. cash posting or general ledger or accounts receivable or accounts payable
• Ability to obtain Public Trust
  

WHAT WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Experience in financial operations.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field is generally preferred. Experience and education may be substituted for one another. Experience with grant management operations is preferred.
• Knowledge of fiscal programs; accounting; budget control methods, policies, and procedures; and laws and regulations pertaining to financial operations.
• Skill in the use of a computer and applicable software.
• Ability to work accurately with numerical detail; to analyze, consolidate, and interpret financial data; and to communicate effectively.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.