Jr Accountant

The Tri-Com Consulting Group
A Full Service IT Employment Consulting Firm is seeking qualified candidates for the following opening:

Jr. Accountant (Contract)

Reports to: Finance Director/CFO, RHTP

POSITION SUMMARY

EOHHS is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the finance operations of the Rural Health Transformation Program, a multi-year federal initiative funded through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This role supports accounts payable, reconciliations, and journal entry preparation, working closely with the Senior Accountant and Finance Director. It is a good opportunity for someone looking to build experience in government and grant accounting and finance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process vendor and subrecipient invoices; verify documentation, chart of account, project and cost center coding. Review approvals and track payment status.
• Support the Finance Director and Senior Accountant in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for state leadership and federal reporting to CMS.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly reconciliations across partner state and external agencies.
• Prepare draft adjusting entries for review by the Senior Accountant.
• Maintain organized files and documentation to support audits and federal compliance.
• Gather data and prepare schedules for state and federal reports.
• Assist with data entry, testing, and rollout of new financial and program management systems.
• Other administrative and finance support as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Understanding basic accounting principles, debits/credits, and reconciliations.
• Solid Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supporting a new ERP or financial system implementation (strongly preferred).
• Federal grant accounting experience, including 2 CFR 200 and federal financial reporting.
• Familiarity with Workday, EUNA (eCivis) and/or OpenGov.
• Experience with Power BI for financial reporting and dashboards.
• CPA preferred, candidates actively pursuing certification (e.g., exam sections passed or in progress) are encouraged to apply.

~Tri-Com is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer~

We strongly encourage the applications of women,

minorities, persons with disabilities, and military veterans.

As a condition of employment you will be required to pass a drug screening and other background checks including past employment and confirmation of technical certifications.