Grant Accountant (9824)

Lutheran Services Florida • Tampa, FL

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) is seeking a talented Grant Accountant to ensure the Agency's compliance with Federal, State, and funding source specific regulations, requirements, and guidelines, including A-133 audit requirements and LSF standards. This role involves applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to financial analysis and record review for assigned grants. The Grant Accountant will design and maintain effective billing systems and financial reporting for funding sources and Program Managers, manage contract files, and serve as the subject matter expert for assigned contracts. This position works closely with Program Managers and/or Directors to understand program operations and is responsible for all budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting related to assigned grants.

Requirements

• Bachelors’ degree in accounting required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with 3 to 5 years of related experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with governmental agencies along with other funding source agency.
• Ability to research applicable rules and regulations and apply them to specific programs.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, possess a good work ethic and be a self-starter with the ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• Ability to apply strong problem solving techniques.
• Experienced and skilled in reconciliations.
• Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office and Excel and general ledger software package.
• Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in not-for-profit or government accounting.
• Experience in contract/grant management.
• Familiarity with not-for-profit accounting for federal and state grants is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Agency is in compliance with Federal, State and funding source specific regulations, requirements and other guidelines, and with A-133 audit requirements as well as LSF standards.
• Apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to analytical work and thorough review of financial records related to assigned grants.
• Design and maintain effective billing system and financial reporting to funding source and Program Managers.
• Maintain contract files including but not limited to original contract, amendments, billing, correspondence, etc.
• Work closely with Program Managers and/or Directors to understand the program’s operations and is responsible for all budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting related to the assigned grants.
• Become the subject matter expert for the assigned contracts.
• Be knowledgeable of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Maintain in-depth authoritative knowledgeable of Federal, State and other funding source regulations and requirements for non-profit organizations to include the Uniform Guidance 2 CFR Part 200.
• Accountable for fiscal compliance in all assigned grants/contracts, working closely with Program and Contract Managers.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the day-to-day program operation.
• Design, implement and maintain effective billing systems and controls based on funding source requirements.
• Coordinate and oversee funding sources financial reports and coordinates fiscal monitoring.
• Maintain official contract file for agency including but not limited to original contract, amendments, billing, correspondence, etc.
• Review financial statements, monthly, to ensure the accuracy of program’s revenue and expenditures, and required match and document actual vs. budget variances.
• Provides technical assistance to Program Managers on contracts budgeting and fiscal compliance issues.
• Review monthly financial reports with Managers.
• Perform monthly reconciliation’s of general ledger accounts.
• Assist outside auditors at year-end to included preparing schedules and providing explanations of support materials and procedures as related to grants/contracts.
• Ensure accurate and timely information, reports and billing.
• Calculates monthly revenue for all applicable programs and prepare all related journal entries.
• Monitor accounts receivable and collection of billed revenues.
• Adjusts work schedule as necessary to support published monthly financial statement closing schedule.
• Other projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Telehealth (24/7 online access to Doctors)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer paid life insurance (1X salary)
• 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year)
• 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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