Grant Accountant

ST JUDES RANCH FOR CHILDREN BO•Boulder City, NV

About The Position

The Grant Accountant prepares, reviews, and submits reimbursement requests and financial reports for federal, state, county, and private grant awards. This grant-funded position works independently to collect supporting documentation, reconcile expenditures, analyze grant budgets, ensure compliance with funding requirements, and coordinate with program and finance staff to support timely reimbursement of grant funds. The role serves as a technical resource on grant regulations, cost allowability, documentation standards, and reimbursement methodologies, and supports compliance with federal and local funding requirements. The position may be eligible for partial telework after successful completion of a 90-day probationary period. The duties listed are not all-inclusive; the employee may be expected to perform other job-related duties and apply specific job-related knowledge and skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business management, or a related field.
At least four years of progressively responsible experience in grant administration, grant accounting, nonprofit finance, or governmental accounting.
At least three years of experience preparing reimbursement requests for state or federal grants.
Knowledge of Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), federal grant reimbursement processes, grant budget management and financial methodologies, cost allocation methodologies, internal controls, Single Audit requirements, and documentation and record-retention requirements.
Skill in reviewing financial and operational documents according to standard audit practices.
Ability to perform standard problem-definition and resolution activities.
Ability to interpret, apply, and explain applicable Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
Ability to organize work, set priorities, and meet critical deadlines.
Ability to use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
Ability to perform professional-level analytical and programmatic work.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to contribute effectively to team or work-unit goals, objectives, and activities.
Nevada driver’s license.
CPR and First Aid training within six months of hire; continued employment is contingent on maintaining required licenses and certificates in active status without suspension or revocation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with nonprofit organizations managing multiple government-funded grants.
Experience with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) and supporting annual audits and grant monitoring reviews.
Experience with HUD-funded grants.
Experience with ESG, CoC, RHY, HHS, SAMHSA, or county-funded contracts.
Experience working within nonprofit organizations exceeding $3 million in annual federal grant expenditures.

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual close-out reimbursement requests for federal, state, county, and private grants.
Compile and review supporting documentation for reimbursement submissions.
Verify expenditures are correctly allocated to grant funding sources.
Ensure reimbursement requests comply with grant agreements and funding requirements.
Monitor reimbursement deadlines and submission schedules.
Review expenditures for compliance with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), grant agreements, and agency requirements.
Ensure reimbursed costs are allowable, allocable, reasonable, and properly documented.
Research and interpret federal, state, and local grant regulations.
Identify and resolve compliance issues before submission.
Monitor grant budgets, expenditures, and available funding balances.
Reconcile grant expenditures against accounting records.
Assist departments in understanding grant spending limitations.
Prepare expenditure analyses and budget-to-actual reports.
Prepare financial reports required by funding agencies.
Support annual audits, single audits, and monitoring reviews.
Assist with upcoming-year grant budgets and current-year grant closeout activities.
Maintain financial grant files and documentation in accordance with retention requirements.
Work closely with Accounting, Program Supervisors, senior staff, and leadership.
Explain funding requirements and supporting documentation standards to program staff.
Liaise with regulatory bodies, funding partners, key stakeholders, external auditors, and internal departments.
Plan and conduct comprehensive audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and requirements.
Examine records, historical data, policies, procedures, and other documentation.
Contribute suggestions as an active work-team member to improve the Accounting Department’s efficiency and effectiveness.
Represent the organization with dignity, integrity, and cooperation in relationships with staff and the public.