Finance Specialist

DescriptionFinance Specialist needed for an upcoming project. Please apply to learn more!Assists the CFO in the maintenance, review, and reconciliation of financial records to ensure compliance with accepted accounting principles and standards.Duties and Responsibilities of the Finance Specialist: Monitors the budget to ensure expenditures are within budgetary limitations and are in compliance with fiscal guidelines. Enters data onto computer spreadsheets, ledgers, worksheets and other forms. Compares data contained in a variety of financial records in order to detect errors/discrepancies. Reconciles accounts/records; and extracts and compiles information from records as required. Monitors budgets by reviewing fund balances and reporting overages and shortages to superiors. Assists in preparation and submission of Operating budget request and submission of agency operating budget by compiling necessary information manually or by using computer-based records pertaining to budgets, accounts, inventories, and other financial operations. Preparation and submission of Capital Budget Requests. Reconciliation of capital budgets. Completes report forms or writes narrative reports; prepares financial information for management. Coordinates accounts payable activities with the purchasing function. Reviews transactions for documentation of obligation, payment authorization, timely payment, and accurate recording. Reconcile expenditures, encumbrances, cash and revenue for the agency on a monthly basis. Assist in the preparation of agency financial and construction project reports for management and the public.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required for the Finance Specialist: Knowledge of basic accounting principles, laws, and regulations. Knowledge of computerized information systems used in financial and/or accounting applications. Ability to make recommendations on revisions or modifications to the accounting system or process. Ability to make decisions regarding the accounting treatment of financial transactions. Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports. Problem solving skills to recommend solutions to accounting problems occurring in the agency operations. Effective communication skills both written and verbal. Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities. Skill in the use of personal computers and applications, advanced skills in the MS Office Suite. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse state.RequirementsMicrosoft Excel

Accountemps, a Robert Half Company, matches skilled accounting and finance professionals with remote or on-site jobs on a temporary and temporary-to-hire basis. Our experienced staffing professionals can promote you to employers and advocate on your behalf. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. For more opportunities, get the Robert Half app and receive instant notifications when our AI matches your skills and experience with jobs.When you work with us, you’re working with the best. Robert Half has been recognized as one of FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” every year since 1998 and was named to Forbes’ inaugural list of America’s Best Temporary Staffing Firms.Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.3195. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to temporary professionals. Visit https://roberthalf.gobenefits.net/ for more information.© 2020 Accountemps. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (www.roberthalf.com/terms-of-use).Salary: $18.00 - $26.00 / HourlyLocation: Burlington, VTDate Posted: January 8, 2021Employment Type: TemporaryJob Reference: 02600-9502811718Staffing Area: Temporary Accounting u0026 Finance