Grant Accountant

Mid Michigan Community Action Agency•Surrey Township, MI

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the comprehensive financial management of grants, including budgeting, reporting, and analysis. Protect the privacy of the agency and hold in confidence all information about customers. Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and internal policies, while also contributing to the overall financial health of the organization. Manage the financial aspects of grants, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Collaborate with administrative and program staff to develop grant budgets and monitor their activity in the accounting software. Audit grant accounting data and correct errors. Ensure compliance with applicable laws, statutes, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Review and submit timely financial reports to government agencies and other funding sources. Monitor grant contractor and sub-recipient agreements, ensuring adherence to financial policies and sound business practices. Review Financial Policies Procedures at least annually or as needed for proposed updates. Assist with updating other financial policies and procedures. Gather and prepare information for the annual Single Audit and other required financial audits and monitoring. Contribute to annual budgeting and forecasting financial projections. Supervise preparation of journal entries and month-end closing process. Gather and prepare information for the annual financial audit. Maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers. Manage the performance of the Budget Coordinator and Accounting Specialist. Facilitate comprehensive orientation and ongoing training within the Finance Department. Complete other tasks, projects, and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field with an accounting concentration
Minimum of three years of experience in accounting and business administration
Proficient computer and technical skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and the Internet
Reliable transportation
Valid driver’s license
Proof of insurance
Successfully pass a motor vehicle record review annually
Successfully pass a background check, including criminal history and Central Registry clearance, at the time of hire and when requested at any time during employment
Comply with the Agency's smoke-free and drug-free policies

Responsibilities

Manage the financial aspects of grants, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Collaborate with administrative and program staff to develop grant budgets and monitor their activity in the accounting software.
Audit grant accounting data and correct errors.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, statutes, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Review and submit timely financial reports to government agencies and other funding sources.
Monitor grant contractor and sub-recipient agreements, ensuring adherence to financial policies and sound business practices.
Review Financial Policies Procedures at least annually or as needed for proposed updates.
Assist with updating other financial policies and procedures.
Gather and prepare information for the annual Single Audit and other required financial audits and monitoring.
Contribute to annual budgeting and forecasting financial projections.
Supervise preparation of journal entries and month-end closing process.
Gather and prepare information for the annual financial audit.
Maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.
Manage the performance of the Budget Coordinator and Accounting Specialist.
Facilitate comprehensive orientation and ongoing training within the Finance Department.
Complete other tasks, projects, and responsibilities as assigned.