Grant Accountant
Grant Accountant
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$ 64000 - 72000
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JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Senior Grants Manager the fulltime Grant Accountant supports the preparation revision and organization of financial information in a way that provides an accurate and clear picture of the organizations fiscal health in accordance with applicable financial regulations. The Grant Accountant also supports budget management by comparing budget with actuals regularly and by preparing annual and ad hoc financial reports and statements.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and maintain a portfolio of assigned government and foundation grants and contracts including a schedule of critical dates for contract renewals and program and/or budget modifications.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly vouchers and financial reports required by governmental agencies and foundations.
- Utilize government agencies submission portals (HHS Accelerator PASSport NY State Financial System and Payment Management System) to submit vouchers and reports.
- Record revenue and accounts receivables (due from government) in the general ledger.
- Monitor accounts receivable and followup with payors to expedite collection of funds owed.
- Prepare aged accounts receivable reports for and supporting schedules and analyses for management reports.
- Work with funders to troubleshoot and solve issues with reimbursement claim and disallowance.
- Perform grant closeout functions required by funders including reconciliations financial status reports final invoices and balancing budgets.
- Stay abreast of changes in funders invoicing and reporting requirements; attend funders training and informational as needed.
- Manage the contracting process among various stakeholders to bring grants online follow funder guidelines budget preparation in collaboration with program staff and coordinating online/paper submissions.
- Provide detailed monthly analysis of budget vs actual to properly manage the grants. And communicate timely with program staff regarding over/underspending of grants and initial budget modification when it is necessary.
- Assist in the evaluation of agency compliance with contract and funder requirements and agency policies and procedures related to program compliance.
- Participate fully in government funding audits.
- Assist in the annual agencywide audit including Federal Single Audit and funder audit schedules preparation.
- Assist in programmatic and funding allocations to all expenditures.
- Coordinate activities between Payroll Management and General Accounting to make necessary adjustments in personnel allocations and OTPS allocations for contract billing/vouchering.
- Assist in training new employees in postaward grant management on policies procedures and systems.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting required.
- Minimum of 2 years hands on experience working with government grants required.
- Experience working with various government agencies on the Federal State and NYC level (OCFS OPWDD NYSOFA SED DOE DYCD DOHMH DFTA HRA etc.
- Experience with government agency submission portals (HHS Accelerator PASSPort State Financial System) preferred.
Skills and Competencies:
- Analytic skills to evaluate budgets and communicate problems and solutions.
- Strong oral verbal written communication and documenting skills to convey information effectively.
- Ability to work cooperatively with all levels of employees management and external parties.
- Ability to prioritize multitask and work in a fastpaced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel and Word and willingness and aptitude to learn new computer programs as needed.
- Accounting software Financial Edge or others
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS OVERVIEW
- $64000 $72000 annual salary; 35 hours per week with occasional evenings and weekends as needed
- CPC offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to generous paid time off 12 holidays 12 sick days 2 personal days and 24 vacation days per year) Medical Dental Vision Basic Life Insurance Coverage Commuter Benefits and a 403(b) Retirement Plan
COVID19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS
CPC has been committed to two goals: 1 keeping staff and community members healthy and safe and 2 continuing to safely provide services to community members. CPC no longer mandates COVID vaccination but vaccines and boosters are highly encouraged for all our staff and community members.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested individuals should submit their resume along with a cover letter addressed to Maged Sadek when applying online via CPCs website: or selected online job boards. All documents should be submitted as one single file. Applicants may reach out to with any questions or further inquiries.
CPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CPC values a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages women BIPOC immigrants LGBTQ individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
