Grant Accountant

Our client is looking for a Grants Accountant to join the team. This individual will be joining the team and helping assist with both state and federal grants that the organization is receiving.

Client Details

Our client helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. The organization assists with feeding, sheltering, teaching, and supporting our neighbors to build a stronger Bronx community.

Description

• Billing/Accounts Receivable
• Manage the monthly analysis and timely billing of all assigned government and foundation contracts.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, or semi-annual billing of all contracts as appropriate.
• Follow up expeditiously with all relevant government agencies on questioned expenditures. Ensure that
• Verify collections of funds with Accounts Receivable and ensure accuracy of receivable balances in the
• ledger for the assigned contracts.
• Provide monthly updates to cash flow analysis for contracts being managed.
• Train program staff on the proper coding of expenditures.
• Perform monthly grant reconciliations to ensure that all activities under each grant fall within the funder and agency guidelines. o Processes payroll expense reclasses as needed o Reviews change of status forms Budgeting/Forecasting.
• Work with program staff to develop budgets and budget modifications as required and needed by program staff and government agencies.
• Provide assumptions and actual data for budget development of Engages in a forecasting process with the programs to review significant changes from budget.
• Process requests for advances on new contracts.
• Ensure accuracy of budget information in the general ledger.
• Prepares cash flow projections during budget and budget modification processes
• Communicates budget submission deadlines Reporting
• Train program staff as needed on how to read the budget to actual financial variance reports * Meet quarterly with program staff to review financial status and that the budgets are up to date and accurate.
• Analyzes variances and communicates with programs Administrative
• Maintain complete and accurate grant files
• Assists with funder and financial statement audits
• Works with Operational Accounting unit to open and close cost centers as necessary
• Work proactively with program staff to provide all fiscal support needed in their management of their programs.
• Serve as a liaison on Finance and Human Resources issues to assist in getting the issuesresolved.
• Attend professional trainings, including funder trainings, in order to be informed of any changes in funders' requirements
• Support funder audits

Profile

• Demonstrated knowledge of financial planning and analysis
• Strong oral and written communication, time management and organizational skills o Ability to work
• within time constraints, manage multiple tasks at the same time and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other standard business technology is required o Advanced
• knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of Accounting Software Intacct/Nexonia is a plus

Job Offer

Competitive pay and a strong benefits structure.

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