Grants Accountant

Ampact•Minneapolis, VA

23h•$58,000 - $60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Grants Accountant prepares accurate and timely financial reporting for assigned grants. This role ensures compliance with grant requirements, AmeriCorps regulations, OMB/2 CFR200, GAAP, FASB standards, applicable laws, and internal controls. Strict confidentiality of all accounting, payroll, employee, member, and organizational information is required.

Requirements

Degree in accounting or 1-2 years working in an accounting role
1-2 years of experience in non profit accounting
Accuracy and time management skills
NetSuite or equivalent system experience
Travel locally and statewide as needed to attend meetings
Communicate effectively with people/groups in multiple settings within and outside the organization
Effectively utilize existing and emerging technology to achieve required results
Transporting of moderately heavy objects up to 25 pounds

Responsibilities

Produce timely and accurate invoices with adherence to the requirements set forth for each assigned grant
Maintain knowledge base of all requirements for assigned grants.
Monitor budget-to-actual performance for assigned grants and communicate needed adjustments to program and accounting staff to ensure appropriate spend-down.
Ensure compliance with all financial grant requirements, including OMB/2 CFR200 and grant specific terms.
Prepare accurate and timely grant expenditure reports and financial reporting for government, corporate, and foundation grants.
Review grant allocations details to ensure alignment with spend-down strategies.
Verify accuracy of grant revenue and expenses by funder.
Monitor Expense allocations to ensure cost are appropriately applies.
Review accounting transactions for proper coding, grant application, and allowability to reduce risk of disallowed costs.
Complete required tasks supporting year-end and other financial monitoring activities