Grant Accountant
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Job Location:
Denver, CO - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 80000 - 87000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Organization Overview
Colorado Legal Services (CLS) is Colorados statewide nonprofit legal aid program with thirteen offices providing civil legalassistanceto low-income Coloradans throughout the state. CLS provides free legalassistancein a broad variety of legal areas including family law public benefits eviction defense consumer protection services to survivors of serious crime and human trafficking and many others.
CLS has strengthened livesassistedfamilies and supported communitiesone person at a time for over 100 years. We are committed to providing high-quality free legal advice and representation to eligible individuals throughout Colorado. We have a long history of successful impact and advocacy. CLS strives to bring about substantive transformational change in the lives of those we serve.
We value representation.
At CLS we value and respect our staffs wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. We ensure representation of our client communities in our staff Board ofDirectorsand leadership teams. We also envision a fairjusttrusted and harm reductionist legal system which emphasizes access to and implementation of true justice for every Coloradan.
Position Summary
The Grant Accountantis responsible forthefinancial managementaccountingcompliance and monitoring ofCLSgrants. This position ensures thatrevenue andexpenditures are accurately recordedallocated andreconciledin accordance withfederallaw state/local requirementsandLSC Financial Guide standards. The Grant Accountant works collaboratively across Finance Programs Operations and Grant Management toensureaccuratetimely and compliant grantaccountingoperations. This position will be located in downtown Denver at CLSs new location at 1560 Broadway.
Key Responsibilities
Grant Accounting & Financial Management
- Maintain the general ledger for all grants ensuringaccuratecoding of revenues expenditures indirect costs and allocations.
- Reconcile grant accounts monthly includingbank cash transactionsdeferred revenuereceivablesand other areas.
- Prepare and record journal entries related to grant transactions allocations indirect costs and adjusting entries.
- Along with the Grants Management teammonitorgrantspendingalignment with approved budgets and funding restrictions.
- Track cost-sharing/match requirements allowable vs. unallowable costs and derivative income.
- Reconcilethe Operating bank account.
- Track timesheets and allocations to grants.
- Work closely with the Grants Assistant tracking balances and supporting documentation.
- Prepare payroll and allocations of salaries to specific grants according to awards
- Other duties as assigned.
Grant Billing Drawdowns & Revenue Recognition
- Prepare andsubmitgrant invoices reimbursement requests and cash drawdowns.
- Calculate revenue recognition and deferred revenue in compliance with ASC 958-605.
- Track receivables and follow up with fundersregardingoutstanding payments or discrepancies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Grant Compliance & Audit Support
- Ensure compliance with federallaw LSC Financial Guide cost principles procurement rules and internal policiesincluding the CLS Accounting Manual.
- Maintain organized auditready supporting documentation.
- Support annual Single Audits/ LSC audit by preparing schedules and documentationsupporting the Director of Finance.
- Other duties as assigned.
Budgeting & Financial Reporting
- Assistin developing grant budgets revisions and expenditure forecasts.
- AssistGrantManagement team withmonthly/quarterlyfinancial reports for program managers leadership and funders.
- Support theDirector of Finance during the annualbudget process through grant revenue projections staffing allocations and indirect cost calculations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Collaboration with Program & Operations Teams
- Meet regularly withthe Grant Management team to reconcile balances coordinateallocationsand other mutual activities.
- Work with Managing/SupervisingAttorneys and other staff related to grants indifferent locations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Systems Documentation & Process Improvement
- Maintainaccurategrant records within the accounting system.
- Update internal grant accountingprocedures and compliance checklists.
- Support system improvements and internal control enhancements.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree in accounting Finance or related field.
- 35 years of nonprofit accounting experience preferred.
- Experience with federal grants or LSCfunded programspreferred.
- Familiarity with 2 CFR 200 LSC Financial Guide and restricted fundspreferred.
Technical Skills
- Proficiencywith accounting systems (Intacct MIP Blackbaud QuickBooks).
- Knowledge of nonprofit GAAP (ASC 958).
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables XLOOKUP formulas).
- Experience with grant budgeting and reporting portals.
Core Competencies
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organizational andtimemanagement skills.
- Ability to interpret grant agreements and financial regulations.
- Strong communicationand crossdepartment collaboration skills.
Compensation and Benefits
We offer a generous plan that includes 100% employer paid premiums for employee health dental vision life and long-term disability insurance as well as partial employer paid premiums for spouses/dependents based on a sliding scale. We also offer Dependent Care and Medical Flexible spending accounts and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). CLS contributes $200/month to each employees 403(b) retirement account and matches 100% of employee contributions up to 3% of employee salary; vesting occurs gradually will full vesting after 3 years of employment. Additionally CLS offers generous paid time-off and 13 paid holidays per year.
CLS values its employees commitment to working hard for the population it serves and recognizes the importance of work/life promote and foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically safe work environment striving to be a Best Place to Work in Colorado.
To Apply
This position is only open to all. Please use the Apply for This Job link on ourcareers page no later than Friday December 12 however applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible.We will not be reviewing applications sent via e-mail or physical mail. If you have questions about this position please contact Stazie Moise People & Culture Generalist at Applicationsshould include a resume and cover letter detailing yourspecificinterestand experience as itrelates tothe position.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Internal Audit
- Accounting Tally
- General Ledger Accounting
- External Audit
- Microsoft Excel
- PMP
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Analysis
- Payroll
- Financial Recouncilation
- Financial statement
- Accounting and Finance
- ACCA
- CPA
- Financial Reporting
