Sr. Grant Accountant

Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of financial/accounting assignments necessary to produce monthly, quarterly and annual grant activities reports, including reconciliation and monitoring of assigned general ledger accounts for Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona (GCNA) and its affiliated entities. This role involves working closely with the grant team to create annual budgets, budgets for proposals, budget modifications, and monitoring actual expenditures versus budget. It also requires collaboration with the finance team on cost allocations, general accounting, internal controls, and administrative systems. The position is responsible for accounting transactions, including journal entries, record keeping, and preparation of monthly and quarterly expenditure reports and drawdown requests for multiple federal and corporate grants, as well as submitting grant invoices and financial reports. The Sr. Grant Accountant assists with month-end financial close and P&L review to ensure appropriate spend down on all contracts/grants, and performs reconciliations of general ledger accounts to maximize grant funding. The role also involves tracking grant budgets monthly to ensure funder compliance and maximum utilization, recommending and implementing strategies for spend down, and ensuring appropriate financial systems and accounting practices are in place and adhered to in accordance with policies, procedures, and grant/donor requirements. The position prepares audit schedules and responds to external auditors, maintains regular and consistent in-person attendance, models Goodwill Core Values, assists with special projects, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting or Finance.
Must have at least 3-5 years’ experience in finance and accounting.
Must be well versed in using an integrated accounting system (Workday preferred).
Must be knowledgeable regarding generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and related internal controls.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills, and ability to manipulate a large volume of data effectively, accurately and timely.
Proven ability to be analytical and handle data effectively.
Strong history of quickly building relationships, gaining credibility, and partnering with departments leaders and peers.
Ability to independently solve problems and escalate as appropriate.
Ability to juggle multiple tasks while still delivering high quality results in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to speak and read English proficiently.
Strong organizational and project management skills with strong attention to detail.
Ability to handle sensitive information.
Ability to pass a background check and drug screen, where applicable for position.

Nice To Haves

3+ years of grants management experience, preferred.
Workday experience

Responsibilities

Reconciles monthly grant activities and prepares necessary corrections to ensure proper month-end close and compliance with all GAAP, Federal OMB, and grant standards and guidelines.
Works closely with grant team to create annual budget, budgets for proposals, budget modifications and monitor actual expenditures versus budget.
Collaborates with the finance team on cost allocations, general accounting, internal controls and administrative systems.
Responsible for accounting transactions, including journal entries, record keeping and preparation of monthly and quarterly expenditure reports and drawdown requests for multiple federal and corporate grants.
Submits grant invoices and financial reports.
Assists with month end financial close, and P&L review to ensure appropriate spend down on all contracts/grants.
Performs reconciliations of general ledger accounts to ensure grant funding is maximized.
Tracks grant budgets monthly to ensure funder compliance and maximum utilization; recommend and implement strategies to ensure spend down.
Ensure that appropriate financial systems are in place and accounting practices and standards are adhered to, and are in accordance with policies and procedures and grant and donor requirements.
Prepares audit schedules and responds to external auditors.
Maintains regular and consistent in-person attendance.
Models Goodwill Core Values – Trust, Collaboration, Engagement, Ownership, and Innovation.
Assists with special projects as needed.
Performs other duties, as assigned.