Grant Accountant
CFS is partnering with a local non-profit organization who is looking for a Grant Accountant. The Grant Accountants' primary responsibility will be the preparation of government contract reimbursements, and the complete financial reporting and budgeting for these contracts.
Why this company?
- GREAT benefits: Health Care, Dental, Vision, PTO.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Rapid growing environment.
- Potential hybrid flexibility down the line once ramped up.
Grant Accountant Responsibilities:
- Prepare monthly grant reimbursement vouchers and prepare all related journal entries and accruals.
- Monitor grant budget spending and prepare budget modification requests as needed.
- Meet with Program Directors to manage spending and determine budget modifications.
- Ensure vouchers are issued on time and monitor that reimbursements are received in a timely manner. Follow up with funders as necessary.
- Process monthly general ledger closing, prepare adjusting journal entries, and update all monthly work papers, including fixed assets and depreciation, insurance expense, and other accrued expenses.
- Prepare annual operating budgets.
- Other duties as assigned.
Grant Accountant Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited four-year college or university.
- CPA or MBA a plus.
- 3-5 years of related experience with grant, property management and/or non-profit accounting.
- Demonstrative knowledge of accounting theory and principles.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Proficient in Excel.
- Competency with government contract ie, HHS Accelerator, Grants Gateway, CFR, a plus.
- Ability to effectively handle multiple projects concurrently and accurately.
- Enjoys working in a faced paced environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.