Accountant

We are looking for an Accountant to support voucher-related accounting activities for a Contract position based in Rochester, New York. This role will focus on maintaining accurate financial documentation, monitoring voucher activity, and partnering with cross-functional teams to keep records current and compliant. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting judgment, careful attention to detail, and the ability to manage reconciliations and reporting in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare and issue vouchers in alignment with established financial guidelines and verify that all amounts, dates, and backup materials are accurate before distribution.
• Maintain complete and well-organized records for voucher transactions while protecting sensitive financial information and related documentation.
• Collect, review, and validate supporting materials required for each voucher to ensure proper authorization and audit readiness.
• Monitor voucher activity from initial creation through redemption or final reconciliation and keep stakeholders informed of progress and exceptions.
• Reconcile voucher transactions against accounting records on a regular basis and investigate variances to ensure financial accuracy.
• Partner with finance, procurement, and operational teams to confirm details, resolve questions, and support smooth voucher processing.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries related to voucher status, documentation, and transaction discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Produce recurring reports on issued vouchers, redeemed balances, and outstanding items, and share findings that help guide financial decisions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Prior experience in accounting, voucher administration, financial analysis, or a closely related function.
• Working knowledge of accounting fundamentals, general ledger activity, and financial control practices.
• Familiarity with regulatory and policy requirements related to financial documentation and transaction processing.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage data accurately and identify inconsistencies quickly.
• Proficiency with financial systems and Microsoft Office applications, especially spreadsheet-based analysis and reporting.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaborate across teams.
• Experience with grant accounting is a plus.

Compensation

$25.00-$27.00 Hourly

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