Grant Accountant

St Judes•Boulder City, NV

19h

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 independently gathers supporting documentation, reconciles expenditures, analyzes grant budgets, ensures compliance with funding requirements, and coordinates with program and finance staff to support timely reimbursement of grant funds. The position also serves as a technical resource on grant regulations, cost allowability, documentation standards, and reimbursement methodologies, and supports compliance with federal and local funding requirements. Partial telework may be available after successful completion of a 90-day probationary period. The role includes preparing reimbursement requests and financial reports; reviewing costs and documentation for compliance; monitoring and reconciling grant budgets and expenditures; supporting audits, monitoring reviews, and grant closeouts; maintaining grant files; and working with internal teams, funding partners, regulatory bodies, stakeholders, and external auditors. The incumbent may also perform other job-related duties within the scope of the position.

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 preparing reimbursement requests for state or federal grants.
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.
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; defining and resolving problems; interpreting, applying, and explaining GAAP; and preparing clear, concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines, perform professional-level analytical and programmatic work, communicate effectively orally and in writing, and contribute to team or work-unit goals.
Maintain an active Nevada driver’s license.
Complete CPR and First Aid training within six months of hire.
Meet the physical demands of the position, including working in an office setting, using office equipment, sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods, lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, reading printed materials and a computer screen, and communicating in person and over the telephone.

Nice To Haves

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 allocated to the correct grant funding sources and that submissions 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 costs are allowable, allocable, reasonable, and documented.
Research and interpret federal, state, and local grant regulations, and 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 and prepare expenditure analyses and budget-to-actual reports.
Prepare grant 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.
Explain funding requirements and supporting documentation standards to program staff, and work with Accounting, program supervisors, and senior leadership.
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.
Offer suggestions as an active work-team member to contribute to the Accounting Department’s efficiency and effectiveness.
Represent the organization with dignity, integrity, and cooperation in relationships with staff and the public.