Position Summary: We are seeking a Senior Accountant with expertise in grants management to join our finance team. This position requires strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and grants compliance. The role focuses on managing grant financials, ensuring accurate reporting, maintaining funding compliance, and supporting organizational financial operations.
Reports to: Finance Manager
Responsibilities:
- Process and review grant invoices on monthly and quarterly basis
- Review and verify financial reports for accuracy
- Support management with grant reporting, budget preparation, and compliance documentation
- Generate periodic grant financial statements
- Coordinate with program leads on contract execution and budget management
- Handle grant-related billing and accounts receivable
- Manage program revenue and billing processes
- Serve as backup for payroll processing
- Collaborate with fundraising team on revenue reconciliation
- Perform account reconciliations
- Complete monthly closing entries and account analysis
- Calculate and process cost allocations
- Support external audit processes
- Assist with tax filing preparations
- Maintain program insurance documentation
- Support budget planning and development
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives
- Provide payroll support as needed
- Additional duties as assigned
Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage; retirement plan with matching, life and disability insurance, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- 3-5 years accounting experience with grants management focus
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and grant accounting requirements
- Experience with accounting and HRIS systems
- Problem-solving skills with ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse teams and meet deadlines
- Strong analytical capabilities for financial data interpretation
- Proven track record of managing multiple priorities
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities
- Alignment with organization's nonprofit mission