Grants Accountant
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Description
The Montrose Center is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Grants Accountant to join our team. The Grants Accountant will play a crucial role in managing financial aspects related to grants and contracts awarded to the organization. This position requires meticulous attention to detail strong analytical skills and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive grant accounting andfinancial managementsupport for all federal state local and private grants; including budget tracking financial reporting compliance monitoring and reimbursement processingin accordance withfunder requirements.
- Prepare review andsubmitaccurateandtimelyfinancial reports invoices and reimbursement requests to funding agencies; ensure all expenditures are allowable allocable and properly documentedin accordance withgrant agreements and applicable regulations.
- Maintain detailed grant budgets and track actual expenditures against approved budgets; analyze variancesidentifypotential risks or overspending and communicate findings to program managers and leadership to support effective financial decision-making.
- Collaborate with program staff to develop grant budgetsmonitorspending and ensure alignment between program activities and financial reporting; provide guidance on allowable costs and funding restrictions.
- Reconcile grant-related general ledger accountson a monthly basis; ensure accuracy of financial data within accounting systems andmaintainorganized supporting documentation for audit readiness.
- Monitor grant compliance with applicable regulations including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) and specific grantor requirements; support internal and external audits by preparing schedules documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Maintain a centralized grants calendar to track reporting deadlines billing cycles and key deliverables; proactively follow up to ensuretimelysubmissions and compliance.
- Identifyand resolve discrepancies in grant funding billing or reporting; escalate issues as needed and implement corrective actions tomaintaincompliance and financial integrity.
- Support the closeout of grants including final financial reporting reconciliation of expenditures and ensuring all requirements are met prior to grant completion.
- Develop and improve internal controls policies and procedures related to grant accounting; support continuous process improvement within the finance function.
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field; CPA or Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS) preferred.
- Minimum of 35 years of accounting experience preferably within a nonprofit organization with direct experience managing government or grant funding.
- Strong knowledge of grant compliance requirements including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) cost principles and reporting standards.
- Proficiencyin accounting systems and advanced Excel skills; ability to analyze financial data and produce clearaccuratereports.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple grants deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent organizational analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
- Commitment to the mission and values of the Montrose Center including serving the LGBTQ community with respect and cultural humility.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgement in handling sensitive financial information
Equal Opportunity Employer:
It is the policy of the Montrose Center to recruit hire train compensate and promote staff members on the basis of merit and without discrimination on the basis of age sex race national origin disability religious preference marital status parental status pregnancy political affiliation or belief sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.
Required Experience:
Manager
