Grants & Contracts Accountant

Visión y Compromiso

1d•$72,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Grants & Contracts Accountant at Vision y Compromiso manages financial activities related to contracts and grants. The position oversees invoicing, ensures fiscal compliance, and provides budgetary support to project managers. It develops project budgets with programmatic staff and the finance department, monitors expenditures and budget performance, prepares financial reports and invoices for funders, and supports budget modifications and financial decision-making. The role also collaborates with project staff and stakeholders, maintains confidentiality and internal accounting controls, and stays current on relevant accounting standards.

Requirements

At least 3 years of proven experience in financial roles, including budget analysis and government contract invoicing.
Knowledge of GAAP accounting principles and experience in nonprofit accounting.
Experience managing multiple project budgets.
Work experience managing multiple government-funded programs or accounting.
Strong collaboration skills across departments and with staff, community members, partner agencies, and funders.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain budgetary information to nonfinance stakeholders and communicate complex issues verbally and in writing.
Strong attention to detail when reviewing and analyzing financial data.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general reports, procedures, or regulations; complete reports; and write business correspondence.
Advanced computer skills for data entry, email, virtual platforms, shared drives, and calendar scheduling.
Excellent Excel skills, including creating complex spreadsheets and financial models and using advanced functions.
Proficiency in MS Office applications, Google Workspace, Adobe Acrobat, and Chrome or other widely used and supported internet browsers.
Ability to adapt to changing technology.
Ability to establish and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships with coworkers, public officials, and the public.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, influence and motivate others, and manage overlapping projects and deadlines.
Adaptability and reliability amid conflict, crisis, or changing priorities.
Ability to support a team by managing multiple simultaneous tasks and contribute to an ethical, high-quality, timely, cost-effective, accurate, and results-oriented work environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; sufficient experience will also be considered.
Ability to read, write, and speak in English and Spanish.
Experience with NetSuite.
A proven track record in effective project management.

Responsibilities

Develop detailed project budgets in collaboration with programmatic staff and the finance department.
Ensure budgets align with grant and contract requirements and maintain fiscal compliance throughout projects.
Monitor expenditures and budget performance, and generate monthly transaction reports for review and approval.
Collaborate with project staff on spending plans and projections.
Analyze financial data, identify variances, and propose corrective actions.
Prepare and submit financial reports and invoices to funders according to grant and contract specifications.
Work with project managers on budget modifications and integrate them into overall financial management.
Coordinate with the finance department to integrate budget information into the financial management system.
Participate in regular meetings with the Contracts and Grants Manager and other stakeholders.
Maintain confidentiality of financial information and adhere to internal accounting controls.
Stay updated on relevant accounting standards and participate in professional development activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.