--- title: Staff Accountant description: Comprehensive Community Action Program is hiring for the Staff Accountant role in Cranston, RI. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/staff-accountant-at-comprehensive-community-action-program-01a16451-e6dd-772a-bf9f-156f3fa7487e date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Comprehensive Community Action Program as Staff Accountant in Cranston, RI. Pays $55K–$62.5K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/simqfb.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Comprehensive Community Action Program | | **Location** | Cranston, RI | | **Salary** | $55K/yr - $62.5K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time, Part Time | | **Posted** | Oct 28, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Comprehensive Community Action Program sponsors H-1B visas. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Comprehensive Community Action Program. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $58,000 – $75,000 a year (median $65,000). ## Description **CCAP Mission Statement - To empower all people and communities, challenged by poverty as well as social and cultural barriers, through advocacy, education, and access to high-quality health and human services.** **JOB SUMMARY** Provide ongoing technical and accounting support to the Fiscal Department and the CFO. **WORK SCHEDULE DEMANDS:** - This is a full-time position 35-40 hours per week. **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:** - BS in Finance/Accounting preferred or AA in Finance/Accounting with related experience - Knowledge of non-profit human services accounting, particularly grant management preferred - Knowledge of technical accounting functions; payroll, accounting systems - Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required, particularly Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, and reporting functions. - Knowledge of office machinery such as personal computers, copiers, calculators - Must have excellent writing and oral communication skills - Organizational skills; ability to prioritize - Provide/maintain all required immunizations and/or vaccinations - Complete all required background checks **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The following list of responsibilities is not meant to be all-inclusive and may be adjusted to meet the financial department's needs. Include but may not be limited to the following: - Prepare all required fiscal reports and supporting documentation on a timely basis based on the terms of each grant, agreement, or contract. - Maintain files of all reports and back-up material for audit and administrative review. - Compare Grant Budget vs. Actual reports to ensure all grants have been billed for the month and revenue/ expense seem reasonable. - Other duties as assigned Specific Accounting Functions - Utilize computer for recording all journal transactions - Learns program billing procedures - Assists in the preparation of monthly/quarterly financial reports to funding sources - Records Payroll costs, Health costs, HRA, Accrued payroll, Accounts Receivable, Monthly/Weekly deposits in g/l - Completes special projects as needed - Cross trained in accounts payable and other fiscal functions as needed - Assist Bookkeeper with Deposits and Accounts Payable as needed - Other duties as assigned. Departmental / Main Office Functions - Ensures all deadlines are met in processing all assigned accounting duties - Ensures accuracy of records - Communicates well with supervisor and colleagues regarding workflow, prioritizing of time, and related suggestions and/or problems that may arise - Participates in Financial Department meetings - Collaborates effectively with colleagues across all departments **Our Benefits** Our comprehensive benefits package includes 403(b), health insurance, vision and dental insurance, life insurance, long term disability, flexible spending accounts, health reimbursement accounts, tuition reimbursement up to $1,000 annually, Employee Assistance Program, generous vacation, sick and personal days, and up to 13 available paid holidays for full-time employees and some benefits are included for part-time employees. CCAP strives to cultivate and sustain a workforce devoted to providing compassionate and respectful care to all patients and clients. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. ## Skills - Payroll Processing - Personal Computers - Accounts Receivable - Microsoft Excel - Excel Pivot Tables - Algorithms - Statistics - Billing - Immunization Administration - Auditing - Microsoft Office - Grant Management - Accounts Payable - Background Vetting / Investigations - Organizational Skills - Data Analysis - Communication - Writing ## Benefits - Financial Aid/Assistance - Mental Health - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Disability Insurance - Life Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) - Personal Leave - 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans - Tax-Advantaged Accounts ## Related - [Finance, Banking & Insurance jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/finance-banking-and-insurance?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Accounting jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/finance-banking-and-insurance/accounting?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Accountant jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/finance-banking-and-insurance/accounting/accountant?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Individual and Family Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/individual-and-family-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 47206 jobs - [Rhode Island](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/rhode-island?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 8788 jobs - [Cranston, RI](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/rhode-island/cranston?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 415 jobs ## Related pages - [Individual and Family Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/individual-and-family-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 47206 jobs - [Rhode Island](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/rhode-island?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 8788 jobs - [Cranston, RI](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/rhode-island/cranston?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 415 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)