Staff Accountant, Grants and Contracts

About the role

Since 1972, Metropolitan Ministries has been providing life-changing solutions for those who are homeless and at risk of becoming homeless in Tampa Bay. We are a grassroots, donor, and volunteer-fueled community nonprofit.

Job Functions

The Staff Accountant, Grants and Contracts will work closely with the finance team to manage grant funding and ensure compliance with grant requirements.

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports and invoices with required back up documentation for submission to grantors, ensuring compliance with grantor guidelines and timelines.
• Monitor grant budgets, expenditures, and projections to ensure funds are utilized in accordance with grant agreements and federal regulations.
• Be the primary fiscal contact for sub-recipients and funders.
• Monitor coding for designated funds and ensure that the Finance Team has regular updates to designated funds.
• Analyze grant agreements to understand specific grant requirements, financial reporting, and budget restrictions, and ensure compliance with contract conditions and assurances.
• Ensure reporting requirements are met.
• Reconcile grant-related accounts, identifying discrepancies and making the necessary adjustments to maintain accurate financial records.
• Provide and/or review proposed grant budgets as requested.
• Compile year-end reports, work papers and back-up needed for various designated fund audits.
• Ensure validity and accuracy for payroll allocations to ensure payroll is allocated as stipulated in grant agreements and to ensure individual staff are not overallocated.
• Prepare grant financial reports for key personnel as needed.
• Clock in with the Grant Manager and program staff to ensure transactions are properly recorded and agree to the grant/contract agreement, while also ensuring sub-recipient/subcontract financial activities adhere to deliverable deadlines.
• Applies indirect costs.
• Support the Holiday Center Operation as directed.
• Support the team in other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required with at least 2-5 years of experience working with Grants and fund accounting.
• Skills Requirements: Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be able to communicate effectively in English. Computer literate with a working knowledge of general ledger and accounting systems, as well as web-based research tools. Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office required. Works well under pressure and meets deadlines. Superior analytical skills with above-average MS Excel Skills required. Demonstrate capacity to judge and manage numerous projects simultaneously. Proven ability to be a team player, self-starter and motivated in performing duties and responsibilities of the job and goals of the Finance Department. Flexibility, willingness, and ability to respond to a rapidly changing environment.

Physical Requirements

Hearing and speaking ability which allows for effective oral communication of information; physical, emotional, and spiritual stamina to handle job-related issues and stress.

Other

• Must demonstrate legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Must pass applicable pre-employment background screening procedures.