Senior Grant Accountant

Green Dot Public Schools California•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Grant Accountant will report to the Grants Accounting Manager. They will be the expert in charter school grants, will be responsible for preparing financial reports for grants, and will ensure that grant funding is fully spent within the restrictions set by the grantor. They will have a thorough knowledge of GAAP for nonprofit organizations and will train and advise school sites on financial accounting matters. The Senior Grant Accountant will develop tools, processes, and approaches to ensure that work is done in the most effective and efficient manner. The grant accounting team plays a key role in the organization. Their work is critical to informing decision-making, facilitating oversight and compliance, and training school-based staff. This is a role serving as part of Green Dot’s central office team, primarily based in Los Angeles.

Requirements

A minimum of 3 years (5 years preferred) of progressive professional work experience in accounting or a related field
A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in accounting, business administration, or a related field
Knowledge of procedures and internal controls of GAAP
Experience with non-profit audits, including federal, state, and local compliance
A high level of personal responsibility, a growth mindset, and an A+ work ethic
Able to maintain positive relations with colleagues at all levels, including central office staff and school-site administrators and staff
Can simultaneously manage multiple projects while maintaining a firm grasp of individual project details
Dependable, humble, have a sense of humor, and a rock-solid commitment to Green Dot’s mission and the communities we serve
Will need to pass a TB test and background check at the time of offer

Nice To Haves

CPA (preferred)
Workday experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

Provide fiscal oversight and guidance in grant requirements (ex. Title I, Title II, Title III, Title IV, Special Education, complex private grants, etc.)
Gain a thorough working knowledge of all restricted support arrangements, including local, state, and federal grants, to ensure that all reporting requirements and other terms of the award agreements are met
Support the Grants Accounting Manager in responding to inquiries related to the grants
Determine classification and treatment of revenues and expenses related to the grants, and prepare journal entries to classify certain revenues and expenses as related to grants
Coordinate and monitor compliance with the charters, federal, state, and other obligations as they relate to grants
Coordinate and assist in development of budgets for grants and work closely with program managers to meet the budgets
Ensure fiscal data is submitted in a timely manner to secure funding (upfront data input, and cash reports)
Prepare expense reports and submit reimbursement claims for grants
Coordinate the effort certification and collection process to ensure that effort certification responsibilities are met for grants
Assist the grant accounting team in audits of private, district, federal, and state grants
Contribute to the development of a strong finance & accounting department that reflects operational best practices
Provide training and support to program managers and staff on grant accounting procedures and best practices
Leverage technology for efficient grant tracking, reporting, and compliance management
Work with program staff to develop realistic and accurate grant budgets, considering all relevant costs and potential revenue sources
Other projects and other duties as assigned

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible to participate in Green Dot’s benefit plans, effective on the first of the month following their date of hire.
No-cost premium (for employee only) and low-cost premium (for entire family) HMO option via Anthem Vivity - a network that includes some of the best hospitals in the nation (Cedars Sinai, Huntington Memorial, Torrance Memorial, UCLA and more).
Medical PPO and EPO options
Dental and vision care coverage (100% employer-paid options)
Employee Assistance Program (100% employer-paid)
Life and AD&D Insurance (100% employer-paid)
Optional Term Life & AD&D Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% employer-paid)
Flexible Spending Accounts (health and dependent care)
Monthly parking for Central Office-based employees (100% employer-paid)
Wellness programs and resources
Financial planning/coaching access
Optional non-matching 401(k) plan
Potential for remote work opportunities (occasional or recurring)
Potential for annual performance-based compensation increases
Potential for annual bonuses
Potential for stipend work opportunities
Approved family care and/or medical leave (unpaid)
Generous paid time off