About this role
The Senior Accountant provides operational financial management and resource support services necessary to support budget execution, financial reporting, staffing analysis, and operational resource management activities. Responsibilities include budget execution support, financial analysis and reporting, staffing and funding analysis support, resource planning support, portfolio management, and financial management operations support. Manage and monitor budget execution activities to ensure expenditures align with approved funding, organizational priorities, and applicable financial regulations. Perform detailed financial analysis, identify trends and variances, and prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports for management review. Analyze staffing requirements, labor utilization, workforce costs, and funding allocations to support resource planning and decision-making. Develop financial forecasts and resource projections to support operational and strategic planning initiatives. Track financial performance metrics and provide recommendations to improve efficiency, cost effectiveness, and budget utilization. Support portfolio management activities by monitoring project funding, expenditures, and financial performance across multiple initiatives. Reconcile financial records and ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established accounting standards and internal controls. Coordinate with program managers, contract managers, and leadership to provide financial guidance and decision-support analysis. Maintain financial documentation, supporting schedules, audit records, and budget tracking tools. Assist with financial reviews, audits, budget formulation efforts, and operational reporting requirements. Identify financial risks, funding shortfalls, and resource constraints and recommend mitigation strategies. Support day-to-day financial management operations and special projects as assigned.