Staff Accountant, Grants and Contracts

Metropolitan Ministries•Tampa, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant, Grants and Contracts will work closely with the finance team to manage grant funding and ensure compliance with grant requirements. They will be responsible for executing financial tasks related to grants, including budget review, monitoring, and reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required
at least 2-5 years of experience working with Grants and fund accounting.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must be able to communicate effectively in English.
Computer literate with a working knowledge of general ledger and accounting systems, as well as web-based research tools.
Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
Works well under pressure and meets deadlines.
Superior analytical skills with above-average MS Excel Skills required.
Demonstrate capacity to judge and manage numerous projects simultaneously.
Proven ability to be a team player, self-starter and motivated in performing duties and responsibilities of the job and goals of the Finance Department.
Flexibility, willingness, and ability to respond to a rapidly changing environment.
Must demonstrate legal authorization to work in the United States.
Must pass applicable pre-employment background screening procedures.

Responsibilities

Prepare financial reports and invoices with required back up documentation for submission to grantors, ensuring compliance with grantor guidelines and timelines.
Monitor grant budgets, expenditures, and projections to ensure funds are utilized in accordance with grant agreements and federal regulations.
Be the primary fiscal contact for sub-recipients and funders.
Monitor coding for designated funds and ensure that the Finance Team has regular updates to designated funds.
Analyze grant agreements to understand specific grant requirements, financial reporting, and budget restrictions, and ensure compliance with contract conditions and assurances.
Ensure reporting requirements are met.
Reconcile grant-related accounts, identifying discrepancies and making the necessary adjustments to maintain accurate financial records.
Provide and/or review proposed grant budgets as requested.
Compile year-end reports, work papers and back-up needed for various designated fund audits.
Ensure validity and accuracy for payroll allocations to ensure payroll is allocated as stipulated in grant agreements and to ensure individual staff are not overallocated.
Prepare grant financial reports for key personnel as needed.
Coordinate with the Grant Manager and program staff to ensure transactions are properly recorded and agree to the grant/contract agreement, while also ensuring sub-recipient/subcontract financial activities adhere to deliverable deadlines.
Applies indirect costs.
Support the Holiday Center Operation as directed.
Support the team in other tasks as assigned.
Meets personal goals and actively contributes to the achievement of team and organizational targets/goals as reflected on the KPI, strategic plan, and department SMART goals.

Benefits

Group health, vision, and dental coverage at affordable rates, along with family coverage if you choose to purchase it.
Preventative care is 100% covered (free) on all plans.
PTO is offered to full-time and part-time employees.
11 days of PTO and 10 paid holidays annually.
Option to participate in the 401K plan with employer match.
$15,000 in employee Life Insurance paid for by Metropolitan Ministries.
Employee Assistance Program
Option to participate in supplemental group insurance plans at affordable rates.
Tuition reimbursement program
Training and career development.
Discounted membership at the YMCA.