Staff Accountant
Comprehensive Community Action
Cranston, Rhode Island
| Date Posted | October 09, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Industry | Audit, Finance, Payroll, Accounts Payable |
| Job Status | Not Specified |
| Salary | Not Specified |
Description:
DescriptionCCAP Mission Statement - To empower all people and communities, challenged by poverty as well as social and cultural barriers, through advocacy, education, and access to high-quality health and human services.
JOB SUMMARY
Provide ongoing technical and accounting support to the Fiscal Department and the CFO.
WORK SCHEDULE DEMANDS:
This is a full-time position 35-40 hours per week.
Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
BS in Finance/Accounting preferred or AA in Finance/Accounting with related experience
Knowledge of non-profit human services accounting, particularly grant management preferred
Knowledge of technical accounting functions; payroll, accounting systems
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required, particularly Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, and reporting functions.
Knowledge of office machinery such as personal computers, copiers, calculators
Must have excellent writing and oral communication skills
Organizational skills; ability to prioritize
Provide/maintain all required immunizations and/or vaccinations
Complete all required background checks
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The following list of responsibilities is not meant to be all-inclusive and may be adjusted to meet the financial department's needs. Include but may not be limited to the following:
Prepare all required fiscal reports and supporting documentation on a timely basis based on the terms of each grant, agreement, or contract.
Maintain files of all reports and back-up material for audit and administrative review.
Compare Grant Budget vs. Actual reports to ensure all grants have been billed for the month and revenue/ expense seem reasonable.
Other duties as assigned
Specific Accounting Functions
Utilize computer for recording all journal transactions
Learns program billing procedures
Assists in the preparation of monthly/quarterly financial reports to funding sources
Records Payroll costs, Health costs, HRA, Accrued payroll, Accounts Receivable, Monthly/Weekly deposits in g/l
Completes special projects as needed
Cross trained in accounts payable and other fiscal functions as needed
Assist Bookkeeper with Deposits and Accounts Payable as needed
Other duties as assigned.
Departmental / Main Office Functions
Ensures all deadlines are met in processing all assigned accounting duties
Ensures accuracy of records
Communicates well with supervisor and colleagues regarding workflow, prioritizing of time, and related suggestions and/or problems that may arise
Participates in Financial Department meetings
Collaborates effectively with colleagues across all departments
Our Benefits
Our comprehensive benefits package includes 403(b), health insurance, vision and dental insurance, life insurance, long term disability, flexible spending accounts, health reimbursement accounts, tuition reimbursement up to $1,000 annually, Employee Assistance Program, generous vacation, sick and personal days, and up to 13 available paid holidays for full-time employees and some benefits are included for part-time employees.
CCAP strives to cultivate and sustain a workforce devoted to providing compassionate and respectful care to all patients and clients. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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