Grants Accounting Manager, Finance Department

AMERICAN COUNCILS FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION ACTR/ACCELS • Washington, DC

1d • $95,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The Grants Accounting Manager is responsible for the overall accounting tasks associated with American Councils grant-funded and other programs. This role ensures that accounting practices are properly aligned with the unique structures, timelines, and requirements of each program, while maintaining compliance with applicable financial regulations and organizational policies. The Grants Accounting Manager is responsible for preparing and submitting accurate monthly invoices to funding agencies; reconciles invoices with the general ledger; and prepares budget accruals and other finance reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Supervisory experience is required preferably in a nonprofit or government-funded environment.
• Advanced skillset and experience as applied to budgeting grants.
• Experience managing large, multimillion-dollar federal and private grants.
• Subject Matter Expert in Federal contract and grant experience related to budget and cost accounting. Especially in CFR 2 Part 200
• Experience with ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of grants/contracts department and supervises three full time grants accountants and Analysts.
• Reviews of new and existing budget proposals and budget notes.
• In conjunction, prepares budgets with global program staff for Field offices.
• Supports CFO with organizational budget preparation.
• Meets with Program Managers on regular basis provide variance analysis and budget guidance.
• Prepares all necessary reports related to federal and private grants and federal cash/expense reports not limited to SF 270 and SF 425.
• Collaborate with Finance Manager for drawdowns bi-weekly, quarterly and keeps a schedule of federal revenues.
• Demonstrates hands-on experience with grant-based single audits and subject matter expertise in OMB Circulars A-122 and A-133
• Expertise in calculating and applying indirect cost and fringe benefit rates, with strong command of cost share requirements in grant applications and compliance frameworks.
• Reviews and prepares monthly invoices for the billing cycle and monitors expenses and drawdowns.
• Performs financial analysis and prepares financial reports using Business Central software to compare budgeted versus actual expenses.
• Support and facilitate with consistent monitoring and improvement of Financial Management system.
• Supports the ITIN application process for participants.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• This position is eligible for healthcare benefits
• American Councils is committed to providing employment opportunities for all individuals, in accordance with current federal regulations. Our focus is on ensuring that all individuals have equal access to employment and advancement opportunities based on merit. American Councils’ commitment to employment opportunity is driven by federal requirements, including Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act (supporting individuals with disabilities) and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) (protecting covered veterans). We also ensure our employment practices comply with all applicable regulations, including E-Verify requirements for work eligibility. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where all individuals have the opportunity to succeed and grow, in full compliance with federal law.
• PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION – The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees