Grants Accountant

Services for the Underserved • New York, NY

1d • $64,350 - $65,000

About The Position

SCOPE OF ROLE : The Support Services functions at S:US are carried out by a team of professionals with differing backgrounds who share deeply in the S:US mission. We provide resources and support to the program departments to collectively pursue that mission. Support Services is a collegial, supportive and dynamic culture that continuously seeks to improve. We strive to treat all staff with respect in each interaction. We are motivated to accomplish our individual and collective tasks by the belief that we can help transform the lives of people we serve thereby righting societal imbalances. The Grants Accountant will report to the Director and/or Senior Director of Grants Administration and provide day-to-day support to the Grants Department. This position will assist with the management of a portion of SUS’s grants and funded programs as well as administrative tasks within the Grants Department. This individual will work closely with a variety of fiscal and budgetary functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• Excellent communication skills – ability to present financial data to financial and non-financial customers
• High level of attention to detail
• Demonstrated skills using Microsoft desktop applications including: Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Visio.
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel creating models and using advanced formulas preferred.

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years of experience – social services
• 1+ years experience with ERP/Accounting systems – Microsoft Dynamics – NAV preferred

Responsibilities

• Run financial reports to compile data needed to reconcile contracts and prepare and submit vouchers.
• Maintain the P&L and review expense allocations on a regular basis for accuracy
• Monitor the AR and cash management
• Maintain accurate files for assigned funding source
• Collect and organize documentation to respond to audit requests, as assigned by Director and/or Senior Director of Grants Administration.
• Analyze year-to-date financial performance of assigned programs
• Calculate revenue and expense projections for assigned programs
• Ensure timely completion of reports and other correspondence
• Assist with implementation and testing of new ERP Systems (and/or upgrade of the existing systems).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and development. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you.
• We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.
• S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
• S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at [email protected] .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees