Grant Accountant

Baltimore, Maryland

Creative Financial Staffing
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Grant Accountant in Baltimore, MD

About the Company and Grant Accountant Opportunity:

  • Our repeat client is a non profit in Baltimore City who serves members of the community suffering from hunger, homelessness, and poverty.
  • Due to growth, they are looking to hire a Grant Accountant on a long term contractual basis to work in their Baltimore office.
  • Reports to the Controller, who was placed by CFS
  • Position is 100% in office in Baltimore City
    • There is free street parking around the office in Baltimore City
    • Hours typically are 9am-5pm Monday-Friday

Job Duties of the Grant Accountant:

  • Grants Management
    • Prepare all documents and submissions to government entities to ensure timely, accurate monthly grant invoicing, and optimizing grant reimbursement.
    • Obtain contract expenditure reports from funders at the beginning of each grant period, ensuring timely grant reporting.
    • Prepare and regularly produce grant spend down analysis reports and accounts receivable aging reports. Provide initial analysis for supervisor and Senior Management review.
    • Collaborate with HR on salary allocations, for staff working on grants, to ensure proper grant billing.
    • Maintain records on Security Deposits, Rent payments from clients, and reimbursements from HABC for Permanent Supportive Housing programs.
    • Maintain a complete and organized file system for grant documentation including agreements, payments, and financial reports.
    • Research, develop and prepare financial information and budgets for grant proposals, collaborating with Grant Development Staff.
  • Accounts Receivable Management
    • Process and manage grants A/R, updating tracking in real time
    • Monitor outstanding receivables on a weekly basis and produce A/R reports
    • Identify overdue A/R of 60 days and follow up with funder via direct communication by email and phone to resolve issues and collect payments.
  • General Ledger Maintenance
    • Responsible for preparing all Journal Entries related to Grants or Accounts receivable.
    • Prepare grant analysis as needed to determine funding gaps, opportunities, and spend down rates.
    • Prepares budget adjustments, changes in allocations, and grant budget amendments.
    • Review all internal and external grants documentation to ensure all regulations and procedures are being followed.

Qualifications for the Grant Accountant:

  • Bachelor's degree and 1+ years' accounting experience OR Associates degree and 3+ years' experience- preferably in non-profit/grant accounting
  • Strong Excel knowledge (pivots, VLOOKUP's, etc.)
  • Experience using Blackbaud Financial Edge a plus, but not required
  • Tech savvy- someone who is comfortable with working completely paperless
  • Must be able to pass a background check and education verification
  • Must be vaccinated for COVID 19

Date Posted: 03 May 2024
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