26-12314 Finance Grant Accountant/GA

Community Mental Health Authority • Lansing, MI

3d • $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 includes developing and revising grant budgets, preparing and submitting financial reports, analyzing allocable expenses, formulating projections, and ensuring compliance with funder requirements and policies, including 2 CFR 200 for federal awards.

The Finance Grant Accountant 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. The position carries out departmental activities 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.
• 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 the required background verification and credentialing checks, including a Michigan State Police clearance check, Central Registry Screening, professional license verification, Medicaid/Medicare verification, driving record verification, education background check, and work history verification.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the day-to-day financial activity of CMHA-CEI’s grant portfolio.
• 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 CFO and Finance Manager on policies and systems for managing grant activity and reporting.
• Help ensure the integrity of financial transactions and reporting related to grant awards.
• Carry out departmental activities in accordance with CMHA-CEI’s mission, policies, and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time