26-12314 Finance Grant Accountant/GA

Community Mental Health Authority • Lansing, MI

21h • $29 - $32

About The Position

Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Finance Grant Accountant has primary day-to-day responsibility for the financial management and oversight of CMHA-CEI’s grant portfolio. The role develops and revises grant budgets, prepares and submits financial reports, analyzes allocable expenses, formulates projections, and ensures compliance with funder requirements and policies, including 2 CFR 200 for federal awards. The position collaborates closely with the CFO and Finance Manager to develop appropriate policies and systems for managing grant activity and reporting, and helps ensure the integrity of financial transactions and reporting related to grant awards. Department activities must be carried out in a manner that fulfills CMHA-CEI’s mission, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or extensive related work experience in lieu of a degree.
• At least one year of experience working in an administrative role.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Ability to communicate accurately and effectively in writing and verbally.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license and access to reliable transportation for job-related use.
• Ability to analyze large amounts of data and make decisions accordingly.
• Ability to complete assignments within structured timelines.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Must pass the required background verification and credentialing procedure, including Michigan State Police clearance, Central Registry screening, professional license verification, Medicaid/Medicare verification, acceptable driving record verification, educational background check, and acceptable work history verification.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the financial aspects of CMHA-CEI’s grant portfolio on a day-to-day basis.
• Develop and revise grant budgets.
• Prepare and submit financial reports.
• Analyze allocable expenses and formulate projections.
• Ensure compliance with funder requirements and policies, including 2 CFR 200 for federal awards.
• Collaborate with the Chief Financial Officer and Finance Manager to develop policies and systems for grant activity and reporting.
• Help ensure the integrity of financial transactions and reporting related to grant awards.
• Carry out department activities in accordance with CMHA-CEI’s mission, policies, and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time