Grants Accountant

Calgary - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Finance

Job Summary

The Grants Accountant supports The Mustard Seeds grant administration by providing financial oversight across all grant funded activities. This role ensures compliance with grant agreements and financial requirements maintains accurate financial records performs detailed financial analysis and prepares timely financial reports for internal leadership and external funders. The Grants Accountant coordinates grantârelated financial processes across departments ensuring budgets expenditures and reporting remain aligned with program needs and organizational financial standards. Acting as a key liaison between Finance internal departments and external funding providers this role helps maintain strong financial stewardship supports effective collaboration on grantârelated priorities and contributes to the overall sustainability of grantâfunded programs.

Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: MondayFriday 8:00 AM4:00 PM
Reports To: Interim Director Finance
Location: Centre 15 Calgary AB
RFR #: 1907

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage the financial oversight of grant-funded programs including tracking expenditures balances and obligations for multiple grants.
Monitor grant budgets to ensure spending aligns with approved budgets and donor restrictions; identify variances and recommend corrective actions.
Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for funders program staff and internal leadership.
Ensure compliance with grant agreements donor requirements and applicable regulations.
Set up new grants in accounting and grant management systems and manage grant closeout activities.
Prepare and submit grant invoices reimbursement requests and drawdowns; track receivables and follow up on outstanding payments.
Reconcile grant accounts and general ledger activity; research and resolve discrepancies.
Track and manage restricted and temporarily restricted funds to ensure proper use and reporting.
Calculate and apply indirect costs and allocate shared expenses across grants and programs.
Assist with grant proposal budgeting and provide financial data forecasts and cost justifications as needed.
Support grant audit monitoring by reviewing invoices budgets and financial reports for compliance.
Assist with audits funder monitoring visits and Grant Audit preparation by providing documentation and financial analyses.
Collaborate with program and development staff to provide guidance on allowable costs financial procedures and grant requirements.
Maintain complete and organized grant documentation to support compliance and audit readiness.
Recommend improvements to grant financial processes reporting tools and internal controls.
Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Post-secondary degree in a related field with at least 3 years of experience
CPA or GPC/GPCI designation (completed or in progress) considered an asset.
Working knowledge of municipal or provincial legislation and Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS).
Experience in financial accounting budgeting financial reporting financial analysis risk assessment and issue resolution.
Strong analytical skills including variance analysis forecasting and interpreting financial trends to support decision-making.
Experience with grant financial management including budget monitoring expenditure review and compliance with funding requirements.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial information and provide clear recommendations to leadership and nonâfinancial staff.
Experience working with municipal provincial or federal government funding streams considered an asset.
Ability to work independently with sound judgment discretion and a high degree of accuracy.
Strong organizational and timeâmanagement skills with the ability to meet multiple deadlines and maintain attention to detail.
Ability to collaborate effectively across departments to support consistent compliant financial practices.
Proficiency with financial systems or ERP platforms (Certinia/FinancialForce an asset).
Advanced Excel and strong Microsoft Office skills.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

An Employment Background Check is required for all positions at The Mustard Seed
As The Mustard Seed is a Christian ministry we require our employees to agree to respect and not detract from The Mustard Seeds Employment Values during their employment at The Mustard Seed.
Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer.
This position requires the use of a company vehicle. Candidate must have and maintain valid drivers licence and will need to consent to a drivers abstract request.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The Mustard Seed offers a competitive compensation package including 100% employer paid extended health and dental benefits for staff and dependents matching RRSP after one year of service and wellness days.
All The Mustard Seed employees have access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program which provides support for maintaining a healthy work-life balance addressing mental health concerns and focusing on personal development in various areas.

NOTE

Your privacy is important to us. The information we collect is used solely for consideration for employment.
We thank all candidates for their interest however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The Mustard Seed reserves the right to amend job advertisements. No phone calls please.
Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.

Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: MondayFriday 8:00 AM4:00 PM
Reports To: Interim Director Finance
Location: Centre 15 Calgary AB
RFR #: 1907

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage the financial oversight of grant-funded programs including tracking expenditures balances and obligations for multiple grants.
Monitor grant budgets to ensure spending aligns with approved budgets and donor restrictions; identify variances and recommend corrective actions.
Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for funders program staff and internal leadership.
Ensure compliance with grant agreements donor requirements and applicable regulations.
Set up new grants in accounting and grant management systems and manage grant closeout activities.
Prepare and submit grant invoices reimbursement requests and drawdowns; track receivables and follow up on outstanding payments.
Reconcile grant accounts and general ledger activity; research and resolve discrepancies.
Track and manage restricted and temporarily restricted funds to ensure proper use and reporting.
Calculate and apply indirect costs and allocate shared expenses across grants and programs.
Assist with grant proposal budgeting and provide financial data forecasts and cost justifications as needed.
Support grant audit monitoring by reviewing invoices budgets and financial reports for compliance.
Assist with audits funder monitoring visits and Grant Audit preparation by providing documentation and financial analyses.
Collaborate with program and development staff to provide guidance on allowable costs financial procedures and grant requirements.
Maintain complete and organized grant documentation to support compliance and audit readiness.
Recommend improvements to grant financial processes reporting tools and internal controls.
Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Post-secondary degree in a related field with at least 3 years of experience
CPA or GPC/GPCI designation (completed or in progress) considered an asset.
Working knowledge of municipal or provincial legislation and Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS).
Experience in financial accounting budgeting financial reporting financial analysis risk assessment and issue resolution.
Strong analytical skills including variance analysis forecasting and interpreting financial trends to support decision-making.
Experience with grant financial management including budget monitoring expenditure review and compliance with funding requirements.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial information and provide clear recommendations to leadership and nonâfinancial staff.
Experience working with municipal provincial or federal government funding streams considered an asset.
Ability to work independently with sound judgment discretion and a high degree of accuracy.
Strong organizational and timeâmanagement skills with the ability to meet multiple deadlines and maintain attention to detail.
Ability to collaborate effectively across departments to support consistent compliant financial practices.
Proficiency with financial systems or ERP platforms (Certinia/FinancialForce an asset).
Advanced Excel and strong Microsoft Office skills.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

An Employment Background Check is required for all positions at The Mustard Seed
As The Mustard Seed is a Christian ministry we require our employees to agree to respect and not detract from The Mustard Seeds Employment Values during their employment at The Mustard Seed.
Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer.
This position requires the use of a company vehicle. Candidate must have and maintain valid drivers licence and will need to consent to a drivers abstract request.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The Mustard Seed offers a competitive compensation package including 100% employer paid extended health and dental benefits for staff and dependents matching RRSP after one year of service and wellness days.
All The Mustard Seed employees have access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program which provides support for maintaining a healthy work-life balance addressing mental health concerns and focusing on personal development in various areas.

NOTE

Your privacy is important to us. The information we collect is used solely for consideration for employment.
We thank all candidates for their interest however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The Mustard Seed reserves the right to amend job advertisements. No phone calls please.
Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.

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

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The Mustard Seed

The Mustard Seed is a Christian non-profit organization dedicated to addressing homelessness and poverty since 1984. Committed to serving individuals experiencing homelessness, the organization operates in multiple cities — Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Medicine Hat, and Grande Prairie ... View more

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