Accounting Specialist I (TUC - Strength United)

California State University, Northridge•Northridge, CA

9d•$25 - $27

About The Position

About The University Corporation The University Corporation is a non-profit auxiliary corporation providing commercial and administrative services to California State University, Northridge. Our mission is to provide services and solutions that address the needs of California State University, Northridge; to support the academic, research, and creative endeavors of its students, faculty, and staff; and to enhance the quality of campus life. Mission: Strength United is committed to transforming trauma and violence into empowerment, advancing systemic healing and developing leaders for lasting change. Overview: Strength United is a non-profit agency that manages various federal, state, and local grants. Grant accounting functions include bookkeeping, analysis, reporting, invoicing and compliance with federal, State and LA County requirements. The Accounting Specialist I works primarily out of Strength United’s Newhall location with frequent trips to Strength United’s San Fernando Valley locations required.

Requirements

An Associate degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting or Finance preferred, and at least one to two years experience in post award grant administration
Advanced experience in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets utilizing advanced formulas and programming techniques in management of financial data from various sources, any accounting software, and non-profit regulations is a plus.
The candidate must be self-sufficient with minimum supervision required, hands-on, able to maintain confidentiality, a team player, and a problem-solver.
Criminal background clearance, California driver’s license, automobile and automobile insurance required.
Knowledge of major grant regulations, such as the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) and specific agency policies (e.g., CalOES, DCFS, DOJ, NIJ).
Knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP & GASB), cost allowability, direct vs. indirect costs (F&A/overhead rates), and fund accounting standards.
Comprehensive understanding of the post-award phases project setup, financial monitoring, budget amendments/revisions/modifications, prior approvals, subrecipient monitoring, and closeout procedures.
Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data and grant budgets.
Skills in budget monitoring, forecasting, and projecting burn rates to prevent deficits or unspent funds.
Proficiency in performing account reconciliation.
Expert proficiency with Microsoft Excel for complex financial tracking and reporting, as well as various accounting softwares and/or ERP platforms.
Ability to maintain meticulous and organized grant records for compliance and audit readiness.
Must demonstrate an acceptance and respect for cultural diversity in all its forms, including ethnicity, sexual orientation, abilities, and religious backgrounds and an ability to work collaboratively in an ethnically linguistically, and culturally diverse environment.
Must be trainable, willing to learn, and have strong work ethics; have strong organizational skills, and attention to detail and accuracy, with minimum supervision required.
Must always maintain discretion and professionalism.
Must be able to create reports, spreadsheets, and analyze financial data.
Must be a team player and able to contribute to a positive team environment and maintain cooperative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Must have the ability to work independently in a busy environment with frequent interruptions and changing priorities; communicate effectively, in English, in oral and written form; work well with persons of varying economic levels, cultures, ethnicities and lifestyles; and operate standard office machines.

Responsibilities

Manage and monitor a portfolio of awarded grants, prepare and submit invoices, tracking due dates, progress, and financial status
Coordinate the gathering of data to prepare and submit required financial reports to funders timely
Conduct monitoring to ensure compliance with all grant terms & conditions
Maintain a working knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200), GAAP, and GASB
Assist with unit on departmental initiatives to improve internal processes, templates, desk manuals, and standard operating procedures for grants administration
Serves as a key liaison between the organization and external funding agencies
Other duties as assigned and/or required