Accounting Manager Grants and Contracts
Accounting Manager Grants and Contracts
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Job Description
About Us:
- If youre looking for an opportunity to transform the lives of poor and homeless men women and children in your community we may have a job for you.
- Since 1972 Metropolitan Ministries has been providing lifechanging solutions for those who are homeless and at risk of becoming homeless in Tampa Bay.
- We are a grassroots donor and volunteerfueled community nonprofit. At Metropolitan Ministries we serve families in Hillsborough Pinellas Pasco Polk and Hernando counties with compassion practical help and a willingness to make a huge difference.
What we offer:
Salary: $70000 $75000
Group health vision and dental coverage at affordable rates along with family coverage if you choose to purchase it.
Preventative care is 100 covered (free) on all plans.
PTO is offered to fulltime and parttime employees.
11 days of PTO and 10 paid holidays annually.
Option to participate in the 401K plan with employer match.
$15000 in employee Life Insurance paid for by Metropolitan Ministries.
Employee Assistance Program
Option to participate in supplemental group insurance plans at affordable rates.
Tuition reimbursement program
Training and career development.
Discounted membership at the YMCA.
Job Functions: The Accounting Manager of Grants and Contracts is responsible for planning organizing and managing the postaward grant function in the Finance Department. Responsible for providing strategic and daytoday leadership in the grant accounting area to include grants management procurement account reconciliations and fiscal monitoring. Other responsibilities include maintaining accounting principles practices and procedures as well as meeting strict deadlines and preparing for yearend audits.
The Accounting Manager will work closely with the Assistant Controller to accomplish the organizations and departments mission and goals. In addition the Accounting Manager will be expected to communicate financial information accurately and professionally to the VP of Finance and other department heads.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Manage and supervise grant accounting staff.
- Monitor grants received to ensure compliance with the requirements of the sponsor agency state and federal law and Metros policies and procedures.
- Ensure that all appropriate grant reimbursements are accurately applied for and received in a timely manner.
- Prepare grant budgets worksheets for upload to the financial management system.
- Ensure the accuracy of the grant budgets oversee spending and meet financial reporting requirements.
- Lead virtual/onsite fiscal monitoring of grants and subawardees.
- Maintain grantrelated paperwork including contracts subcontracts spreadsheets emails etc.
- Assist in the preparation of the annual SEFA for the yearend audit.
- Respond to program manager inquiries regarding grant budget allocations and use of grant funds.
- Prepare routine and closing journal entries and review those prepared by other accountants as requested by the Assistant Controller and VP of Finance.
- Review the general ledger for grant activity accuracy regularly.
- Recruit hire and train new employees.
- Manage the full accounting cycle including timely monthly close process.
- Assist with implementation of necessary fiscal policies and internal control procedures for efficient and accurate financial reports in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
- Ensure financial transactions are properly authorized and recorded according to policies and procedures.
- Provide or obtain all information necessary for annual audit to ensure its timely and costeffective completion on an expedited basis.
- Prepare and maintain up to date written fully explanatory procedures for all task responsibilities.
- Adhere to proper accounting methods policies and principles and proactively provide recommendations for process improvement.
- Serve as backup for accounting duties assigned to other staff members.
- Ensure excellent service by providing timely and accurate financial information.
- Prepare accurate comprehensive and timely yearend work papers to be submitted to the outside auditors.
- Support the Assistant Controller and VP of Finance with the annual audit.
- Coordinate crosstraining and identify training needs for staff.
- Set up and monitor accounting KPIs. Meets personal goals and actively contributes to the achievement of team and organizational targets/goals according to KPIs and the organizational strategic plan. Support the team in other tasks as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Bachelors Degree in Accounting preferred with at least 5 years of full accounting cycle experience including month and year end close and accounts payable/receivable preferable in a nonprofit organization. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Grant experience is required.
Superior analytical skills with aboveaverage MS Excel Skills required. Demonstrate capacity to judge and manage numerous projects simultaneously. Proven ability to be a team player selfstarter 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.
Knowledge and understanding of grant reporting compliance including Federal and State rules and regulations (OMBs Super Circular).
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 payroll systems as well as webbased research tools. Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office required. Selfmotivated ability to multitask/manage many projects simultaneously and shift priorities as needed. Must be able to work independently and also be a team player. Works well under pressure and meets deadlines.
Requires heart for ministry and comfort working with poor and homeless families and individuals. Requires understanding of poverty a high degree of maturity strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with low socioeconomic and diverse populations facing crisis situations in a professional and diplomatic manner. Knowledge of community resources available to homeless population. Must demonstrate maturity and sensitivity to issues of faith culture and other sources of diversity. Ability to work as part of a team within a multidisciplinary framework.
Physical Requirements:
Hearing and speaking ability which allows for effective oral communication of information; physical emotional and spiritual stamina to handle jobrelated issues and stress.
Other:
Must demonstrate legal authorization to work in the United States. Must pass applicable preemployment background screening procedures.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving individuals throughout our local communities. People of color women LGBTQIA Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances.
Metropolitan Ministries is committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability please contact us ator via email at
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
