Grant Accountant

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative professional to join our team as a Grant Accountant. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This role is responsible for overseeing an assigned portfolio of grants and contracts, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with funding requirements, and timely billing.

Principal Responsibilities

• Grant Accounting/Billing: 80% - 90% - Prepare financial reports and invoices for all grants to ensure timely and accurate submission to government funders and private foundations. Ensure financial compliance with government and private foundation funding requirements. Prepare journal entries and allocations as needed. Respond to funder-related inquiries from key stakeholders at Met Council and various agencies. Assist in the preparation of funder desk audits. Maintain accurate and updated financial records and files.
• Special Projects: 10% - 20% - Assist the Director of Budgets and Grants Management in the preparation of special financial reports and projections as needed. Maintain database of administrative contracts. This includes running queries, reports, and inputting data.

Competencies

• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Computer Skills
• Motivation
• Creative and Innovative Thinking
• Analysis and Reasoning
• Teamwork
• Relationship Building
• Mathematical Thinking
• Accountability and Dependability
• Cultural Awareness

Skill & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business (required).
• At least 2-3 years of grant accounting experience required; familiarity with Private Foundations, New York City and New York State funder requirements (DFTA, DYCD, OTDA, etc) (required).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, IF functions) (required).
• Must possess critical thinking skills; must be able to understand the impact of budgets and contracts throughout the agency.
• Familiarity with PASSPort and Grants Gateway (preferred).
• Familiarity with OMB Uniform Guidance (preferred).

Compensation

$75,000 - $85,000 per year.

Benefits

• Major medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• pre-tax commuter benefits
• FSA
• 403(b) with employer contribution
• plus generous vacation, sick leave and holidays.