Description We are looking for an Accounting Manager to support a Long-term Contract opportunity based in Middletown, Rhode Island. This role will lead core accounting activities while strengthening financial oversight across grants, reimbursements, reporting, and compliance. The ideal candidate will bring strong operational accounting expertise and the ability to partner with leadership and program teams to guide sound financial planning and accurate fund management. Responsibilities: - Direct daily accounting activities across payables, receivables, payroll processing, and general ledger maintenance to ensure accurate and timely financial operations. - Administer the financial management of federal, state, and privately funded grants, including invoicing, tracking, and reporting obligations. - Build and maintain grant budgets, spending projections, and allocation methodologies that support proper use of restricted funding. - Review grant activity for adherence to Uniform Guidance, including allowable costs, procurement requirements, and supporting time and effort records. - Track spending patterns and burn rates across awards, recommending adjustments to help programs remain aligned with available funding. - Partner with program leadership to monitor fund utilization, maintain financial accuracy, and support compliance with grant terms and service-line needs. - Coordinate with billing leadership to validate Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial claim activity and support compliance with reimbursement requirements. - Analyze reimbursement performance, payer mix, and revenue cycle metrics to identify trends and improve financial visibility. - Prepare cost reporting and other finance-related documentation while maintaining compliance with regulatory, funding, and certification standards. - Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning efforts in collaboration with senior finance leadership and executive stakeholders. Requirements - Experience managing month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger review. - Strong knowledge of accounting operations spanning accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and financial reporting. - Background in grant accounting with the ability to manage budgets, billing, compliance, and funding restrictions. - Familiarity with financial statement audits and maintaining documentation that supports regulatory and audit readiness. - Understanding of federal and state compliance requirements, including Uniform Guidance and cost allowability standards. - Ability to interpret reimbursement data, monitor key revenue cycle indicators, and support accurate billing practices. - Proven skill in account reconciliation, financial analysis, and developing practical budget forecasts. - Effective communication skills with the ability to work closely with finance leaders, billing teams, and program management. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company's 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .