Grants Accountant

Our client, a well-established nonprofit organization based in Manhattan, is looking for an experienced Grants Accountant. This is a temp to perm role, and the successful candidate will be immediately available to start a new role.

Client Details

Well-established nonprofit organization based in Manhattan. This role is 5 days per week in office, and offers a chance for someone with 1+ year of grant accounting experience to join a collaborative team of a stable nonprofit in NYC.

Description

This role will involve:

• Prepare monthly and quarterly invoices and other reporting for contracts.
• Maintain tracking systems of contracts monthly billing and redesign as needed to ensure proper invoicing.
• Manage, update, and oversee maintenance and organization of all grant documents (e.g., narratives, financials, agreements, amendments, reports, and invoices) in electronic filing systems.
• Review and maintain monthly expenses and salary allocation reports and supporting documentation.
• Assist with the preparation of contract budgets and budget modifications.
• Assist with agency audits, contract annual audits, and oversee interim monitoring visits and document preparation as needed.
• Follow up with contract representatives on contract billing issues.
• Collaborate with the Development & Program teams in developing budgets for grant proposals and expenditure reports.
• Develop and maintain controls that support identifying potential issues early in the life cycle of an active award - budget variance reports, forecasts, sub-recipient monitoring and activity reports, funding availability reports, etc.
• Monitor contract accounts receivable and communicate with funders as necessary.
• Prioritize assignments to keep multiple projects moving promptly and to meet internal and external deadlines.
• Additional responsibilities as needed.

Profile

The successful candidate will have:

• A bachelor's degree and at least three years of related accounting experience required.
  
• Experience with Fund EZ (preferred).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  
• Comfortable working with databases and computerized financial systems.
  
• Ability to identify priorities in a high-pressure, short-deadline environment.
  
• Demonstrated efficiency and diplomacy in managing multiple assignments simultaneously.
  
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
  
• Strong interpersonal skills, both written and oral communication.
  
• Ability to work well with all levels of employees.
  
• Flexible nature with sound judgment.
  
• Open and collaborative style that encourages teamwork and cooperation beyond the immediate team to the broader organization.
  
• Passion for excellent customer service.
  
• Commitment to maintaining exceptional quality in work.
  

Job Offer

Very competitive compensation & benefits package!

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