CAMW Accounting Coordinator

Peckham, Inc.•Lansing, MI

About The Position

The CAMW Accounting Coordinator acts as a liaison and provides accounting support to CAMW program staff and managers. The position supports accounting functions for all CAMW contracts, including preparing annual budgets and monthly budget modifications as needed. It oversees accounting staff assigned to these programs and ensures timely completion of monthly contract billings for CAMW-funded programs. The role also supports contract compliance, grant reporting, fiscal monitoring, budgeting, staff training, and financial compliance audits. This is a staff position in Peckham's Finance business line, located in Lansing, Michigan.

Requirements

Pass and maintain security background checks.
5–6 years of work experience in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
Experience with accrual accounting and General Ledger entries.
Experience with nonprofit organizations and grant accounting.
Advanced proficiency with automated accounting software packages.
Proficiency in ERP systems; Microsoft Navision Financials is preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including creating and maintaining spreadsheets, charts, tables, and graphs to illustrate financial activity, results, and comparisons.
Experience with Pivot Tables and V-Look Up.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
Experience with cost center and/or grant accounting.
Experience tracking, budgeting, and reporting for Federal Cost Awards and Contracts.

Responsibilities

Comply with contract reporting requirements in accordance with CAS accounting standards and contractual requirements, including federal award administrative requirements, cost principles, and audit requirements.
Monitor operational changes related to CAMW contracts and ensure compliance with contractual guidelines, laws, and accounting standards.
Review new grants and recommend procedures and cost-tracking practices to maintain grant compliance.
Prepare grant vouchers for reimbursement based on monthly actual expenses and grant guidelines.
Review and approve monthly worksheets and disbursement packages prepared by accounting staff.
Work with funders on annual program monitoring requirements and audits.
Coordinate CAMW information for annual financial compliance audits.
Prepare monthly budget modifications as needed and annual CAMW budgets in conjunction with Program Directors or others.
Communicate actual-versus-budget variances to staff, project managers, and department heads.
Ensure staff understand contract expenditure guidelines and work with them to maximize funding.
Help develop and educate new staff on program requirements in conjunction with the Department Director.
Adhere to internal control policies and procedures, including appropriate handling of confidential and Privacy Act-protected information.
Promote Peckham's vision, values, and commitment to serving customers and stakeholders.
Support outcome measures, key indicators, and other monthly and quarterly reports.
Use a teamwork approach, help maintain organization-wide quality standards, and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Develop a unified team reflecting Peckham's culture and values, and provide mentorship and coaching.
Perform other related duties as assigned.