Grants Accountant

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze and maintain financial transactions for social service programs funded by Federal, state and local grants.
• Ensure fiscal compliance by subcontractors and sub-recipients with various reporting periods.
• Track revenues and expenditures by funding source and/or subcontract.
• Reconcile grant and program financial statements to the program budgets.
• Maintain and update cost allocation plans; ensure expenses allocated to grants align with the plan.
• Participate in fiscal monitoring as required by Funding Agencies.
• Review data, identify errors, research discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with interdepartmental staff, Internal Audit and Compliance, Legal, Centers Business Office, and government agencies.
• Provide accounting information and technical assistance to subcontractors and sub-recipients; work with funding authorities to resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare reports, statements, records, analyses, and financial compilations for federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
• Prepare grant close-outs and periodic reports.
• Maintain and track complex billings and financial information for grants.
• Prepare financial projections for RFPs, RFQs, and subcontracts.
• Process vouchers on contract awards; prepare billing documents; track due dates; verify invoices for allowable costs; prepare monthly reimbursement requests.
• Maintain internal accounting controls as required by federal, state, and local grantors; ensure compliance with 2 CFR 200, Single Audit, and related regulations.
• Aid in recommending and implementing fiscal reforms in department systems and subcontractor/sub-recipient reporting systems.
• Aid in developing and implementing administrative, program, and subcontract budgets; contribute to procedural improvements.
• Use spreadsheets, databases, and word processing programs; support Accounts Payable process in Coupa.
• Maintain knowledge of department operations and systems; ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CPA preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles and practices, accrual accounting, grants accounting and cost allocation and government funding.
• Ability to plan, design and implement specialized financial accounting procedures and reports.
• Ability to research, analyze, and interpret complex accounting data.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise financial reports for managers, grantors, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to evaluate current accounting policies and procedures and recommend improvements.
• Knowledge of 2 CFR 200, Single Audit.
• Advanced PC skills related to financial reporting including advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, query, and reporting tools.
• Knowledge of governmental structure, accounting, and budget procedures.