Grant Accounting Manager - 4847

BronxWorks•New York, NY

36d

About The Position

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. Across our 60+ locations, we provide programs in a variety of service areas, including workforce development, children, youth, families, seniors and homeless prevention.

Requirements

Master’s degree – at least 2 years related experience in nonprofit accounting
Bachelor’s degree – at least 3 years related experience in nonprofit accounting
Non degree – at least 7 years related experience in nonprofit accounting
Demonstrated knowledge of financial planning and analysis
Strong oral and written communication, time management and organizational skills
Ability to work within time constraints, manage multiple tasks at the same time and meet deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other standard business technology is required
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Accounting Software Intacct/Nexonia is a plus

Responsibilities

Perform monthly grant reconciliations to ensure that all activities under each grant fall within the funder and agency guidelines.
Processes payroll expense reclasses as needed
Ensure accuracy of budget information on the general ledger
Verify collections of funds with Accounts Receivable and ensure accuracy of receivable balances in the ledger for the assigned contracts.
Work with program staff to develop budgets and budget modifications as required and needed by program staff and government agencies
Provide assumptions and actual data for budget development
Engages in a forecasting process with the programs to review significant changes from budget
Ensure accuracy of budget information in the general ledger
Prepares cash flow projections during budget and budget modification processes
Communicates budget submission deadlines
Train program staff as needed on how to read the budget to actual financial variance reports
Meet with program staff to review financial status and that the budgets are up to date and accurate.
Investigates budget to actual variances and communicates with programs
Supervises outsourcing billing team
Maintain complete and accurate grant files
Assists with funder and financial statement audits
Trains program staff on the proper coding of expenditures
Works with Operational Accounting unit to open and close cost centers as necessary
Work proactively with program staff to provide all fiscal support needed in their management of their programs
Attend professional trainings, including funder trainings, in order to be informed of any changes in funders’ requirements
Submits 65a related documents for approval
Undertake special projects as assigned