Senior Accounting Analyst

Senior Accounting Analyst (Grants & Reconciliation)

Providence, RI (Onsite)
Full-Time | Contract Opportunity

35 hours per week 

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accounting Analyst to support a dynamic Finance team within a Rhode Island state agency. This role plays a critical part in financial reporting, grant management, and complex reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance across multiple funding sources.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who thrives in a data-driven, mission-focused environment and enjoys solving complex financial challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform advanced financial analysis and reconciliation across grants, budgets, and accounts
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Review and resolve discrepancies within the general ledger, assets, and liabilities
• Assist with federal grant reporting, tracking, and cost management
• Ensure accuracy of interagency and interfund transactions
• Prepare financial reports, projections, and variance analyses
• Support proper handling of accounts payable, receivable, and accruals
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance
• Document financial workflows and processes to support operational efficiency
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive financial and payroll data

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, or government finance
• Strong experience with account reconciliations and financial reporting
• Knowledge of federal grants and governmental accounting practices preferred
• Experience with ERP systems (Workday strongly preferred)
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to work with large data sets
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving abilities

Why This Opportunity

• Gain valuable experience in public sector finance and grant management
• Work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment
• Play a key role in ensuring financial accuracy and compliance
• Competitive compensation for a high-impact assignment

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