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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, including nonprofit Grants accounting.
• Knowledge of fund accounting and Grants compliance (e.g., Uniform Guidance / 2 CFR Part 200).
• Experience with Grants billing, reporting, and closeout.
• Proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Background/fingerprints
• Reference Checks

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit accurate, timely invoices in accordance with Grants and contract agreements.
• Track billing schedules and maintain detailed records of invoices, payments, and outstanding receivables.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including Grants revenue recognition.
• Partner with program staff to ensure deliverables and reporting requirements are met to enable timely billing.
• Follow up with funders on outstanding receivables while maintaining positive relationships.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), and funder-specific requirements.
• Monitor Grants expenditures to ensure alignment with approved budgets and allowable cost principles.
• Lead Grants closeout processes, including reconciliations, final invoicing, and financial reporting.
• Facilitate regular Grants review meetings with program teams to support compliance and financial clarity.
• Prepare and review general ledger entries, including payroll allocations, ensuring effort reporting aligns with funding requirements.
• Maintain complete, well-organized Grants files, including agreements, amendments, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Track and document cost-sharing or matching contributions to ensure commitments are met and properly recorded.
• Prepare journal entries to allocate or reclassify expenses across Grantss and funding sources.
• Monitor administrative and indirect costs, ensuring compliance with allowable limits and funding restrictions.
• Support accurate allocation of shared costs, including staffing and operational expenses.
• Prepare audit schedules and provide documentation to support annual financial and single audits.
• Respond to auditor and funder inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist with preparation for funder monitoring visits and implement recommended improvements.
• Collaborate with program managers to develop, monitor, and manage Grants budgets.
• Prepare monthly financial reports comparing actual expenditures and revenue to budget.
• Identify and address variances, including unallowable or misclassified costs.
• Independently manage pre- and post-award financial activities, ensuring compliance and financial accuracy.
• Partner with FP&A and program leadership to track and update staffing allocations impacting Grants budgets.
• Support routine and ad hoc financial reporting and analysis for leadership and funders.
• Maintain and update FTE tracking to reflect Grants funding, proposals, budget revisions, and staffing changes.
• Serve as backup support for the Grants Accountant during absences or periods of increased workload, ensuring continuity of grant-related financial operations and compliance.

Benefits

• Two weeks of paid vacation a year
• sick time
• 14 holidays
• up to five floating holidays based on employment status
• medical and dental benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• life insurance policy at no cost to employees (with the option of increasing policy amount)
• flexible spending account for medical and dependent care costs
• commuter benefits
• 403(b) with employer match
• other benefits
• opportunities for professional development and growth