SENIOR GRANT ACCOUNTANT

Christ Community Health Services • Memphis, TN

7d

About The Position

Christ Community Health Services is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Grant Accountant with advanced knowledge of accounting principles with at least 5 years of experience. Accountant should be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite and not intimidated by new accounting or other software packages. Accountant is responsible for preparing and recording journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, verifying financial records and transactions, and other various general ledger and accounting duties. This position will specifically work with our grants and fundraising department.

Requirements

• Bachelor's of Science Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 3+ years of accounting experience; 5+ years of grant experience
• Working knowledge of tax laws and GAAP.
• Strong financial analysis skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational and stress management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel.
• Ability to train and manage staff.
• Ability to work with little to no supervision

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of CCHS’s federal grant from HRSA (Health Resources and Services Administration), including: Prepare draws, including supporting documentation, for CCHS’s 330e, 330h, and various other grants through HRSA. Reconcile federal grant account in PMS to CCHS’s general ledger/internal records as draws are made. Ensure all supporting documentation is maintained for the grant, including draw approvals from CFO/Controller, in order to comply with federal regulations. Assist with preparing various reports for HRSA, including the annual Budget Progress Report (BPR) and Federal Financial Report (FFR), quarterly cash transactions through PMS (FCTR), and prior approval carryforward requests. Additionally, a competitive grant process occurs every three years for which a Service Area Competition (SAC) must be completed. Assist with the external audit under the Uniform Grant Guidance (formerly A-133). Assist in the preparation of the Uniform Data System (UDS) report on an annual basis.
• Assist with the management, invoicing, and tracking of all other state, federal, local, and foundation grants.
• Prepare deposits, scan into bank, and provide supporting documentation to the staff accountant for recording in the general ledger.
• Close revenue subsystems for Dental and Medical practices monthly. Includes running reports and preparing journal entries to record the revenue in the general ledger system.
• Reconcile accounts as assigned on a monthly basis.
• Assist with reviewing and posting Accounts Payable batches. Serve as the primary back-up for the AP staff.
• Perform ad hoc analysis as needed.
• Other duties as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level