Program Accountant -PT

Goodwill Industries of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

Goodwill Industries of New Mexico is seeking a part-time Program Accountant to join their expanding nonprofit organization. This nonexempt part-time position offers a balanced 20-hour work week and is responsible for managing fiscal compliance for assigned grants and/or programs. The role involves performing complete reconciliation and billing of grant and program expenditures, conducting financial analysis, and generating required reporting. The Program Accountant will also handle daily/weekly/monthly grant-related financial activities, ad hoc reporting, and other duties as requested by senior leadership.

Requirements

Knowledge of the standards, policies, practices and procedures of finance to include GAAP analysis and FASB
Computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel
Advanced math skills
Organization and attention to details
Self-motivated, results-oriented and strong initiative
Good business and commercial acumen
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Read, write, and understand English
Carry out instructions in verbal and written format
Communicate efficiently and effectively
Interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities
Work independently and demonstrate time management skills
Maintain confidentiality
Handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Ability to work under pressure and possess strong work commitment
Ability to work cooperatively with members of team.
Individuals must be able to pass a credit and criminal background check and drug test.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business administration and/or related equivalent experience preferred
Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in accounting activity
Prior experience performing financial analysis and reporting of grant expenditures preferred

Responsibilities

Manages fiscal compliance for all assigned grants and/or programs.
Performs complete reconciliation and billing of grant and program expenditures.
Conducts financial analysis of grant and program expenditures.
Generates required reporting of grant and program activities, including budget modifications and spending plans.
Handles daily/weekly/monthly grant-related financial activities and responsibilities.
Performs ad hoc reporting, analysis, and other duties as requested.
Ensures grant/funding fiscal program specific compliance.
Responsible for accurate and timely monthly billing of all assigned programs.
Ensures time keeping records are coded and recorded accurately.
Financial analysis and reporting of assigned program activities.
Responsible for program budget modification and spending plans as applicable.
Responsible for the accurate development of new program budgets and fiscal components for new programs.
Perform ongoing reconciliation of grant expenditures between general ledger details for programs to billings rendered for each grant.
Identify and implement process improvements for tracking and reconciliation of grant activities.
Assures that both organization policies and financial grant requirements are followed with respect to administration of the grants.
Monitor budget to actual performance of grants and discuss variances with the Chief Services Officer and Service Director, as applicable.
Prepare documents as requested by external auditors in connection with the annual audit.
Prepare documents as requested by funding sources in connection with program annual audits.
Ensure HIPAA compliance and maintain confidentiality of information.
Implement CARF standards into all programs and follow professional ethics as set forth in the Code of Conduct/Business Ethics policy.
Knowledge of organizational practices, policies and procedures and compliance with same.
Knowledge of and compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
Assist in special projects and perform other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.