Senior Grants Accountant

About the role

Manages financial activities for grant-funded program(s).

Responsibilities

• Manages aspects of weekly drawdown of funds from the Federal grant payment system (ASAP.gov) to support Program activities.
• Prepares Form SF424 and SF425, understands requirements for supporting documentation, and other forms for monthly cash advances/reimbursements.
• Performs accounts receivable functions and cash requirements to ensure sufficient cash to meet program outlays.
• Prepares timely and accurate bank reconciliations for bank accounts.
• Monitors funding and notifies/works with Lead Grant Accountant to assure funding requests as needed.
• Ensures that adequate funding is secured timely for individual positions based on budgeted expenditures, including forecasting when additional funds need to be awarded and ensuring that funds are available to be drawn on in ASAP.gov.
• Updates funding for each position via funding re-allocation tool.
• May assist with funding modifications and/or renewals.
• Prepares monthly life-to-date report.
• Compiles and analyzes financial information deemed necessary for internal management, staff, and external end users.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports required under the national agreements (i.e. master or umbrella) and subsequent task agreements by required deadlines.
• Prepares general ledger journal entries as needed.
• Ensures accuracy and correct reporting to each grant agreement.
• Ensures compliance with all financial programmatic conditions of the grant agreement.
• Prepares close-out of expired task agreements, including the determination of reimbursement amount as applicable.
• May assist with preparation for annual program budgets to support the organization's annual budget.
• Establishes and maintains files for all program financial activities in coordination with the Lead Grant Accountant.
• Assists with the annual single audit and any other outside financial or compliance audit by preparing various audit schedules and financial reports.
• Prepares special analysis and reporting projects, as needed.
• Documents procedures as required.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of Federal grants management cycle (2 CFR Part 200).
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, required.
• Experience with an automated accounting package, not including QuickBooks, is required.
• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without supervision; handle and resolve problems; handle a diversity of assignments and to work under pressure; and the ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 5 - 7 years of relevant experience.

Education and experience requirements may be substituted on a year-for-year basis by relevant, demonstrated, progressive, and directly related education/work experience.

Physical Requirements

• Dexterity to reach, stand, climb, move, and finger keyboards.
• Ability to lift light loads.
• Ability to function in a stationary position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Benefits

• Competitive salary aligned with industry standards and based on experience and qualifications.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with employer contributions.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Paid time off inclusive of vacation days, sick leave, holidays, and personal days.
• Opportunities for professional growth via an extensive Learning Management System.
• Employee assistance programs and resources to promote work-life balance.