Grant Accountant

Child Care Resource Center • Chatsworth, CA

5d • $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Grants Management (GM) Supervisor, this position will be responsible for preparing financial reports and providing analysis to internal and external customers, including: CFO, management staff, funders, grantors, and government agencies. This role will also assist with the daily activities and special projects of the Grants Management Department. CCRC prides itself as a workplace of choice for passionate talent, driven by its mission to cultivate child, family and community well-being. CCRC is a large non-profit organization with over 900 employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or a Bachelor’s degree in business with an emphasis in accounting or finance, required.
• Two+ years work experience in Accounting or Finance specifically with preparation of financial statements.
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Strong computer skills, including intermediate knowledge of Excel and Word.
• Must know how to use vlookup, sorting, linking, sumifs, and pivot table basics.
• Working knowledge of all other Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, etc.) required.
• Background check required.
• Background requirements determined according to the requirements of the program(s) which the position will be supporting.
• Federal Debarment Checks: For positions acting in a principal capacity to federal funds (Head Start Program Performance Standards 1304.11, Code of Federal Regulations Title 2 Grants and Agreements 2.180.320 and 2.180.995)

Nice To Haves

• Live Scan Clearance / DOJ Fingerprinting: For positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting (CA Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 and/or Head Start Program Performance Standards 1302.90).
• Health Clearance: For positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting or working with “at risk” populations, CA Code of Regulations Title 22, §101216, CA Health and Safety Code 1596.7995, and/or Head Start Program Performance Standards 1302.93)
• MVR / DMV clearance in accordance with CCRC’s liability insurance provisions: For positions where driving is required.
• Child Development Permit : For positions working in an educational capacity (California Education Code Sections 44242.5, 44340, and 44341)
• CPR / Pediatric CPR certification: For certain identified positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting (CA Health & Safety Code 1596.865 – 1596.866)

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual reports to funder, including invoices, financial statements, and other supporting documentation.
• Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting to program management, including financial statements, projections, and other analysis. Assist with presenting results to program management.
• Create and maintain reports in AI as required to manage grants assigned; work with GM Supervisor and FP&A for grants assigned.
• Regularly review general ledger transactions for accuracy and complete adjusting journal entries as necessary.
• Work with GM Supervisor and program managers for grants assigned and field questions, concerns, and requests.
• Regular review of distribution codes and cost allocation affecting grants assigned. Propose distribution code changes/updates as necessary and complete subsequent adjusting journal entries.
• Perform grant close-out functions required by grant/contractor assigned, including reconciliations, financial status reports, final invoices, monitoring year-end liquidations, zeroing out budgets, and financial reporting.
• Review and record monthly revenue and corresponding receivable/payable for grants assigned. Monitor accounts receivable/payable through grant close-out.
• Assist with preparation of budgets for annual refunding applications for grants assigned, working closely with GM Supervisor and program management. Update AI funder approved budgets module and ensure proper inclusion with Agency annual budget.
• Perform ad hoc and other research projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Robust benefit offerings -Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance and Long Term Disability paid for by CCRC
• Employer Contribution and Employer Match in the 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% vesting
• Generous Time Off Policy-Vacation and Sick Time, Holidays, and Paid Winter Break
• Opportunities for learning and professional development, including education reimbursement
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• 501(c) (3) designation-You can apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness!

What This Job Offers

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