Staff Accountant

It’s not just about the tech; it’s about the people!

Career TEAM is looking to hire a Staff Accountant. In this role, you will be responsible for the coordination, compilation, and analysis of financial and cost information for the company and supporting grants/contracts. The ideal candidate must have the ability to interact with co-workers and customers at all levels. This Staff Accountant will be the fiscal partner to Executive Directors who operate various workforce development programs, therefore, a high level of accuracy and confidentiality must be maintained. The primary responsibilities for this role will focus on invoicing, reporting project financial status, managing project forecasts, and associated modeling for strategic planning and analysis for various contracts across our continuously expanding organization.

Here at Career Team, the Staff Accountant is an integral part of our team and will assist us with our mission of accelerating the human condition!

In this role, you will work from 10:00pm to 7:00am PHST.

Career Team also offers a competitive total rewards package including:

• amazing options for advancement;
• HMO with an option to add dependents;
• paid holidays;
• and 15 days paid time off, offered on an accrual basis.

Your Impact on Career Team's Success:

• Establish procedures and policies to facilitate effective and efficient financial reporting and ensure compliance with Federal WIOA, local, State, and corporate policies.
• Ensure that the project fulfills all financial obligations in a timely and economic manner in accordance with established policies and budgets within WIOA guidelines.
• Prepare and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and working capital requirements.
• Monitor government contracts and private restricted funding to ensure full financial utilization.
• Process employee expenses, vendor project invoices and program payroll analytics.
• Perform month-end closing activities including Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Compile all supporting documentation for monthly contract invoices.
• Support annual audit deliverables and manage periodic program audit requests.
• Oversee and complete software client invoice process ensuring customer orders are invoiced and fulfilled within a timely manner.
• Approach each day and task with a “ZAG” mindset.
• Other duties and projects as needed.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications:   

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or another related concentration.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience handling US government contracts is a plus.
• Must have demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), be able to reconcile balance sheets and profit/loss reports, as well as implement fiscal management policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate strong proficiency using advanced computer skills in MS Excel and Accounting Software such as Quick Books.
• Professional communication skills with a strong command of the English language both verbal and written.
• Experience with handling sensitive and confidential data.
• Experience with interacting with Executive, Upper Management and 3rd party funding sources.
• Must be an initiative-taker, hands-on and able to be flexible with competitive work demands. Take the initiative to look beyond any variances and get to the source of the problem or identify trends.
• Detail-oriented with meticulous organizational, analytical, research and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to meet accounting month-end deadlines, be proactive and demonstrate an ability to work independently and in a virtual team environment.
• Ability to work well under pressure, including performing and completing a high volume of work assignments with speed and accuracy. 
• Work cooperatively with others and demonstrate courteousness and a high level of professionalism.

Why Join Us?   

• Impactful Work: Build something that truly matters, helping individuals across the U.S. succeed with cutting-edge technology.   
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for learning and development in a fast-paced environment.   
• Innovative Environment: Be part of a team that's pushing the boundaries in AI, cloud computing, and software development.   
• Collaborative Culture: Work with a diverse and talented team that values collaboration and innovation.

About Career TEAM:
Founded in 1996, Career TEAM is socially conscious organization that seeks to close the nation’s opportunity divide through government-funded workforce development programs designed to help individuals get the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to obtain quality employment.  In addition to administering these programs, Career TEAM develops and leverages cutting-edge software tools to ignite transformative change within the workforce development industry.  Career TEAM is revolutionizing the operational landscape for workforce development professionals through its Career Edge platform, which includes state-of-the-art job training tools and advanced case management systems.  For more information see www.careeredge.com and www.careerteam.com.

Career TEAM’s outstanding record has resulted in numerous honors, including:

• Named by Inc. Magazine as one of America's 500 fastest growing privately held companies
• Recipient of the US Chamber of Commerce Blue Chip Enterprise Award for innovation
• Featured by 60 Minutes, CNN, Money Magazine, Inc. Magazine and the British Broadcasting Network as an innovative, government funded solutions program
• Invited to the White House after being cited by the National Welfare-to-Work Partnership and National Alliance of Business as a top 10 US training provider

Career Team is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Background Check Requirements. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including criminal, prior employment and education verification). Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for the position.