Grant Accountant/Bookkeeper

Community Health Care • Bridgeton, NJ

3d

About The Position

The Grant Accountant is responsible for maintaining financial, accounting, and grant support services to meet the needs of the organization and grantors. The role prepares financial statements, maintains cash controls, provides financial reporting and analysis, and handles post-award grant administration and related accounting duties. Working closely with the Business & Accounting Associate, Chief Financial Officer, EVP of Business & Operations, and Grant Directors, the Grant Accountant focuses on budgeting, compliance, reporting, and variance analysis. The position works collaboratively with the team to accurately account for project costs, analyze budget variances, and communicate results to management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Finance or a closely related field plus 3–5 years of relevant, progressively responsible experience, preferably in the nonprofit community, with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting experience; relevant years of experience may be considered.
• Ability to communicate financial information effectively to non-financial managers.
• Ability to analyze, evaluate, and summarize financial records for accuracy and conformance to procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Familiarity with accounting fundamentals.
• Strong analytical, presentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of federal grants and regulations, typically acquired through three to five years of related experience.
• Ability to manage numerous simultaneous projects.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Good organizational, verbal, and written communication skills and the ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Perform grant-related post-award functions, including budget and expense analysis, periodic invoicing, financial reporting, labor distribution changes, reconciliations, rebudgeting, and grant closeout.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for donors and internal management.
• Work with the CFO on cash-flow forecasts for programs.
• Review invoices and provide account codes when appropriate for proper project accounting.
• Produce budget and expense analysis reports.
• Prepare and distribute periodic invoices for project reimbursement.
• Assist team members with developing program forecasts, budgets, and budget revisions.
• Communicate monthly financial results and project financial positions to appropriate program staff.
• Coordinate with the CFO to process journal entries for projects as needed.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis in response to requests or to support programs.
• Coordinate monthly reviews and reconciliations of grant accounts.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations.
• Identify and recommend cost-saving initiatives for program activities and the organization.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Incentive program
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Reimbursement for licensure and certifications
• Reimbursement for CPR
• Discounted services
• Employee recognition programs
• HRA/Ameriflex coverage for most out-of-pocket expenses
• Pension plan
• Cancer policies
• Employee-paid life insurance of two times annual salary, up to $150,000, as a CCHN-paid benefit
• Discounted AAA rates
• Discounted BJ’s Wholesale Club rates
• Direct deposit
• Child care reimbursement program
• Intersite travel

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level