Grant Accountant

About the role

Under the direction of the Grants Management (GM) Supervisor, this position will prepare financial reports and provide analysis to internal and external customers, including: CFO, management staff, funders, grantors, and government agencies. Assist with daily activities and special projects of the Grants Management Department.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual reports to funders. This includes invoices, financial statements, and other supporting documentation related to the reports that are requested;
• Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting to program management including: financial statements, projections, and other analysis as requested;
• Meet with GM Supervisor to discuss results on regular basis; assist with presenting results to program management;
• Create and maintain reports in AI as required to manage grants assigned;
• Work with GM Supervisor and FP&A for grants assigned;
• Regularly review general ledger transactions for accuracy. Complete adjusting journal entries as deemed necessary;
• Work with GM Supervisor and program managers for grants assigned and field questions, concerns, requests, etc.
• Regular review of distribution codes and cost allocation affecting grants assigned. Propose distribution code changes/updates as deemed necessary. Complete subsequent adjusting journal entries;
• Perform grant close-out functions required by grant/contractor assigned. Includes reconciliations, financial status reports, final invoices, monitoring year-end liquidations, zeroing out budgets, and financial reporting;
• Review and record monthly revenue and corresponding receivable/payable for grants assigned. Monitor accounts receivable/payable through grant close-out;
• Aid in preparation of budgets for annual refunding applications for grants assigned. Work closely with GM Supervisor and program management to complete. Update AI funder approved budgets module and ensure proper inclusion with Agency annual budget;
• Ad hoc and other research projects as assigned;

Job Specifications

• Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or a Bachelor’s degree in business with an emphasis in accounting or finance, required.
• Experience: Two+ years work experience in Accounting or Finance specifically with preparation of financial statements; working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Technical Requirements: Strong computer skills, including intermediate knowledge of Excel and Word desired; at minimum, must know how to use vlookup, sorting, linking, sumifs, and pivot table basics. Working knowledge of all other Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, etc.) required.

Qualifications

• Full-time, typically M-F, regular business hours
• Office work environment; ambient temperature, noise level, indoors

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Road robust benefit offerings - Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance Basic Life Insurance and Long Term Disability paid for by CCRC
• Employer Contribution and Employer Match in the 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% vesting
• Generous Time Off Policy - Vacation and Sick Time, Holidays, and Paid Winter Break
• Opportunities for learning and professional development, including education reimbursement
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• 501(c) (3) designation - You can apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness!

Company Information

• Child Care Resource Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.