Budget and Contract Accountant

Work at TASC•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At TASC (Treatment Alternatives for Stronger Communities), our mission is to empower people and strengthen communities with impactful services. Since 1976, we have been guided by the belief that every individual holds the potential for positive change. We advocate, support, and most importantly, empower people to break barriers, find recovery, and reshape their destinies. Through Specialized Case Management®, we create a world where recovery, justice, and empathy lead to thriving communities. Our foundation is anchored at the intersection of behavioral health and the criminal legal system. Today, TASC also operates at the forefront of transformative solutions. We are a social impact organization that embodies a future where health, safety and justice is synonymous with hope. We are TASC! We are currently looking for Full-Time – Budget and Contract Accountant Starting at $76,500 - $82,000; contingent upon experience, education, etc. Position Summary: The Budget and Contract Accountant prepares programmatic budgets, submits grant reimbursement requests and vouchers, invoices customers, prepares contract documentation, monitors grant expenditures and compliance, serves as a liaison to program management, and assists the Director of Finance & CFO with the organization's technical accounting, finance, and financial reporting requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college/university
Related accounting experience and/or training
Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral)
Good computer skills, which include proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the Internet
Good communication, organizational, and time management skills
Ability to work with a diverse population

Responsibilities

Prepares programmatic budgets, submits grant reimbursement requests and vouchers, invoices customers, prepares contract documentation, monitors grant expenditures and compliance, serves as a liaison to program management, and assists the Director of Finance & CFO with the organization's technical accounting, finance, and financial reporting requirements.
Bills, records, collect and apply payments to contracts and accounts receivable.
Assists with the preparation of accounting of transactions, including voucher allocation, deposits and cash receipts, one-time journal entries, and invoice preparation.
Assists or provides back up for other accounting and financial reporting functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and closings.
Prepares and submits grant reimbursement requests, vouchers, invoices, and financial reports.
Monitors grant expenditures against approved budgets and funding requirements.
Reviews proposed expenditures for allowability and compliance with grant and contract requirements.
Prepares specialized program cost reports.
Prepares program budgets.
Conducts accounting and financial analyses.
Provides technical assistance on accounting, finance, and budgeting matters to management and program development staff.
Works with program leadership to maximize utilization of available grant funding.
Identifies grant spending variances and recommends corrective action.
Performs budget-to-actual analyses and spending forecasts for assigned grants and contracts.
Monitors and facilitates the contracting process for select funding sources.
Assists with preparation for external audits that are required by contracts and regulatory bodies.
Serves as the primary financial liaison between program staff and finance regarding grant budgets, reimbursement requests, and compliance matters.
Assists with grant monitoring reviews, fiscal site visits, and funding agency audits.