Position Summary:
The State of Rhode Island is seeking a highly organized and detail-driven contractor to support fiscal operations and cost accounting activities. This position will play a vital role in preparing for and executing fiscal close responsibilities supporting federal and Medicaid-related financial activities and maintaining well-organized financial documentation systems. This role may also assist in cost allocation efforts and support the accuracy and integrity of financial data used in federal and state reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Enter and manage Accounting Document Identifiers (ADIs) and time tracking journals within the financial system.
- Assist in the preparation and review of manual journal entries and allocations required for fiscal close.
- Support cost allocation processes by providing documentation data entry and reconciliation support.
- Track monitor and organize journal entries to ensure they are complete accurate and timely.
- Assist with Medicaid coding data verification and reporting compliance.
- Support federal grant drawdowns tracking of grant expenditures and assisting with documentation for audits and reporting.
- Organize manage and maintain SharePoint files related to cost accounting grants and journal entries.
- Provide general support during fiscal year-end close including reconciliations documentation preparation and coordination with internal teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associates or bachelors degree in accounting Finance Public Administration or related field.
- Minimum of 2 years experience in accounting fiscal operations or grants management-preferably in a government or public sector setting.
- Familiarity with cost accounting and federal/state grant compliance is strongly preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel with working knowledge of SharePoint and ERP/financial systems.
- Experience with Medicaid programs cost allocation plans or federal claiming processes is a plus.
- Excellent attention to detail organizational skills and ability to work independently under tight deadlines.
Client Name: RI BHDDH
Position: Onsite
RTR: Attached
Notes: Repost of 143563 due to declined offer. Please ensure quality candidates who are available for the temporary nature of the role. Required only new candidates.
Duration: 6 months with a possibility to extend as a temporary role
Manager prefers shift of 7:30 AM-3:00 PM