Grants Accountant

Community Access Unlimited•Elizabeth, NJ

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for development of budgets for all contract and grant submissions. Responsible for reporting including tracking of expenditures and producing required back-ups. Responsible for ensuring the agency is in compliance with all federal and state contracting requirements. Responsible for recording all accounting entries by program and reconciling internal budgets to contract submissions. Prepare annual internal budgets and schedules for financial audit on contracts. Communicate effectively with the Chief Financial Officer regarding status of work. Be able and flexible to work additional hours as needed to complete assignments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in grants management and accounting.

Nice To Haves

CPA or MBA preferred.
Not-for-profit experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and produce all required weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad-hoc reports on a timely basis.
Utilize advanced analytical skills to review reports and identify potential areas of opportunity and concern to senior and executive management.
Contribute to the development of the budget process in regards to grants and contracts.
Communicate with government agencies and auditors as needed, and provide reports and documentation as requested.
Maintain outstanding list of contracts and their deliverables.
Create journal entries to record grants and contracts revenues and expenses.
Meet contract submission deadlines consistently.