Sr. Grant Accountant

Sr. Grant Accountant

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or a Bachelor’s degree in business with an emphasis in accounting or finance, required.
• 6+ years’ work experience in Accounting or Finance specifically with preparation of financial statements; working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Strong computer skills, including intermediate knowledge of Excel and Word desired; working knowledge of all other Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, etc.) a plus. Extensive experience with computerized accounting system.

Responsibilities

• Perform variance analysis and projections of assigned contracts; challenge and understand financial information so that issues are resolved and financial results are properly recorded and presented. Present results to GM Supervisor, GM Manager, Program Staff, and other management as requested.
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual reports to funder. This includes invoices, financials statements, and other supporting documentation related to the reports that are requested.
• Develop and maintain reports in AI as required to manage grants assigned; work with GM Supervisor and FP&A for grants assigned.
• Assist with reviewing and approving GM staff JVs, ARBs, ARMs, and other adjusting entries. Prepare JVs, ARBs, ARMs for grants assigned. Exercise sound judgment in reviewing general ledger transactions to ensure accuracy. Monitor through grant closeout. Make corrections and give guidance should errors occur.
• Assist GM Supervisor in providing guidance and support to Grant Accountants through cross-departmental trainings. Assist with leading cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong preference for knowledge of government funding grant reporting requirements, budgeting, OMB Circulars, and nonprofit experience. Previous audit experience a plus.
• Working knowledge of Abila (previously SAGE/ MIP) Fund Accounting a plus. Working knowledge of Adaptive Insights (Budgeting Software) a plus.