Grant Accountant (9850)

Lutheran Services Florida • Egypt Lake-Leto, FL

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) is seeking a talented Grant Accountant to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and funding source regulations, 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 requires close collaboration with Program Managers and/or Directors to understand program operations and is responsible for all budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting related to the grants.

Requirements

• Bachelors’ degree in accounting required.
• 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 and other funding source agencies.
• 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

• Preference will be given for experience in not-for-profit or government accounting, and contract/grant management.
• Familiarity with not-for-profit accounting for federal and state grants is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Agency compliance with Federal, State, and funding source regulations, A-133 audit requirements, and LSF standards.
• Apply GAAP to analytical work and financial record review for assigned grants.
• Design and maintain effective billing systems and financial reporting for funding sources and Program Managers.
• Maintain contract files, including original contracts, amendments, billing, and correspondence.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for assigned contracts.
• Work closely with Program Managers and/or Directors to understand program operations.
• Be responsible for all budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting related to assigned grants.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of Federal, State, and other funding source regulations and requirements for non-profit organizations, including Uniform Guidance 2 CFR Part 200.
• Ensure fiscal compliance in all assigned grants/contracts.
• Coordinate and oversee funding sources' financial reports and fiscal monitoring.
• Review financial statements monthly to ensure accuracy of program revenue, expenditures, and required match, and document actual vs. budget variances.
• Provide technical assistance to Program Managers on contract budgeting and fiscal compliance issues.
• Review monthly financial reports with Managers.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of general ledger accounts.
• Assist outside auditors at year-end by preparing schedules and providing explanations of support materials and procedures related to grants/contracts.
• Ensure accurate and timely information, reports, and billing.
• Calculate monthly revenue for all applicable programs and prepare related journal entries.
• Monitor accounts receivable and collection of billed revenues.
• Adjust work schedule as necessary to support the published monthly financial statement closing schedule.
• Undertake 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