Grant Accountant

Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers • Boston, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Grant Accountant provides financial accounting, billing, reporting, and compliance support for grants and contracts administered by the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers. Reporting to the Senior Director of Grants, Contracts, and Billing, the position serves as a financial partner to program leadership and staff, offering financial guidance, monitoring grant expenditures, ensuring accurate accounting and timely billing, and supporting compliance with contractual and funding requirements. The role collaborates with Finance and Program leadership to ensure transactions are accurately recorded, properly supported, and aligned with grant agreements, organizational policies, and funding requirements.

The position requires managing accounting for multiple grants, working independently, setting priorities, and meeting deadlines. It involves communication and collaboration with internal and external contacts, including program teams, subrecipients, contractors, agencies, and funding partners. Sage Intacct experience is preferred but not required.

Requirements

• At least two years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of accounting practices and grants management.
• Strong computer literacy and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, and act effectively and efficiently under pressure.
• Problem-solving ability and strong organizational skills, with attention to detail and ability to manage accounting for multiple grants.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with internal and external contacts using diplomacy, tact, and discretion.
• Ability to follow through on assignments, follow timelines, and meet scheduled deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team environment across multiple agencies and funding partners.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Sage Intacct.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate grant and contract accounting records in accordance with GAAP, funding requirements, and organizational policies.
• Review and reconcile grant expenditures, revenue, receivables, deferred revenue, and other financial transactions.
• Ensure grant expenditures are properly recorded, classified, supported, and compliant with funding agreements.
• Support monthly and year-end close activities, including reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and documentation.
• Prepare and submit timely invoices, reimbursement requests, and financial reports in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Review grant expenditures for billing eligibility, allowability, and compliance with approved budgets.
• Reconcile grant billings, receivables, payments, and revenue to the general ledger and funding reports.
• Monitor outstanding receivables, billing schedules, and reimbursement activity to support timely collections.
• Identify, investigate, and escalate accounting discrepancies, billing issues, and financial risks to Finance leadership.
• Review subrecipient and contractor financial documentation, budgets, and reimbursement requests for compliance with contractual requirements.
• Support financial assessments of subrecipients and contractors and communicate concerns to the Grants Compliance Manager and program staff.
• Partner with program teams to provide financial guidance on grant expenditures, funding availability, billing, and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with program staff to ensure financial activities align with contractual requirements and reporting deadlines.
• Maintain accurate financial documentation and audit trails to support audits, funder requirements, and internal reviews.
• Identify opportunities to improve grant accounting, billing processes, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Maintain confidentiality of organizational and financial information.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule: 2 days in-office and 3 days remote.
• Medical, dental, and employer-funded HRA coverage.
• Employer-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• Optional supplemental life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with potential employer contribution.
• Transit reimbursement program.
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional leave benefits.

What This Job Offers

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