Grant Accountant / Assistant Grant Accountant

Sierra Health Foundation•Sacramento, CA

3d•$32 - $42•Hybrid

About The Position

Sierra Health Foundation is recruiting for one vacancy within our Finance team. Depending on the qualifications, depth of grant accounting experience, and overall strength of the applicant pool, the Foundation may fill this position at either the Grant Accountant or Assistant Grant Accountant level. This flexible recruitment approach allows us to identify and hire the candidate whose experience and skills are the best match for the Foundation's current and future needs. Applicants will be considered for the position level most closely aligned with their qualifications. Reporting to the Deputy Controller, the Grant Accountant plays a key role in accounting for and financial reporting of government and non-profit grants and contracts. The Grant Accountant collaborates with Program staff to develop and monitor budgets for new and existing awards, ensuring reporting and financial objectives align with third-party grants and contracts, and works closely with Compliance staff to ensure funded partners are adhering to their financial reporting requirements.

Requirements

2+ years nonprofit accounting experience, especially grant budgeting and reporting
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Proficiency with SAGE Intacct
Proficiency with Salesforce
Proficiency with Concur
Proficiency with Adaptive
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (advanced Excel)
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to read, analyze and interpret studies, proposals, reports, journals, financial and database reports, grant agreements, contracts and memos
Ability to compose business correspondence
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to grantees, employees of the organization and others
Ability to facilitate small group meetings
High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation
Ability to respond to common inquiries from partners, applicants, grantees, contractors and members of the community in a timely manner
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Continual attention to detail in data entry, analysis of contracts, composing, typing and proofing materials
Excellent time management, ability to plan and organizational skills
Knowledge of office administration procedures and the use of and operation of standard office equipment
Ability to work independently, take direction and exercise sound judgement within a team in a small office setting on special nonrecurring and ongoing projects
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with flexibility
Ability to work with individuals from diverse communities and life experience
Proficient in Windows, Microsoft Office, Outlook, database software, accounting software (e.g., SAGE Intacct), Adobe Acrobat, and internet use.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Nice To Haves

CPA license a plus

Responsibilities

Work with finance and program staff to develop budgets for awarded grants and contracts funded by private foundations or government agencies
Develop and maintain multi-year grant and contract budgets reports in SAGE Intacct
Create multi-year grant reporting in SAGE Intacct and Adaptive
Financial reporting for reimbursement of expenses
Review invoices for reimbursement by internal deadline to meet funder’s requirement
Prepare supplemental information only reports for funders as requested
Make sure all expenses have been posted to the general ledger
Include any additional expenses not reported on the prior invoice
Ensure payroll allocation is accurate and agrees with the grant budget
Post entries to record direct, indirect revenue and grants receivable
Post entries to record recognition of deferred revenue
Reconcile all totals to approved budget before finalizing invoice
Route invoice in Concur for payment after compliance review and approval
Track compliance reports then make it available to funder
Reconcile multi-year grant report to invoice totals
Review financial reports of partners by internal deadline to meet funder’s requirement
Make sure all expenses have been posted to the general ledger
Include any additional expenses not reported in the prior financial report
Reconcile all totals to general ledger before finalizing financial report
Prepare budget modification when required
Give final financial report or budget modification to Program Officer to execute with partner
Give final financial report or budget modification to Program Officer to send to funder
Reconcile multi-year grant report to financial report totals
Provide additional analysis relating to partners’ invoices and expenses as needed
Act as backup to other grant accountants Controller as needed
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Life and AD&D Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Student Loan Support Program
Employee Discount Program
Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
401(k) retirement plan with employer matching of up to 6%
Wellness Reimbursement Program
Wellness days and additional time-off opportunities throughout the year, including half-day Summer Fridays