Grant Administrator
Job Location:
Poughkeepsie, NY - USA
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Job Summary
Title:Grant Administrator
Status:Exempt 40 hours per week Hybrid
Supervisor:Associate Director of Grants Management
Salary:$62353.20 Annual
Location: Poughkeepsie NY
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30 am- 5:00 pm
Function:
To maintain accounting records and internal controls in accordance with generally accepted accounting policies and the policies and practices of the organization and the agencies contracting with FSI for accounting services. Responsible for compliance with government contract and other funding reporting requirements. Assist in maintaining the general ledger budget information and analysis of financial data. To assemble and maintain all financial and budget information that is related to contracts and other funding sources.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial/accounting or related field.
- Non-profit experience a plus.
Grant/Contract Management
- Knowledge of funding compliance and reporting for assigned grants/contracts
- Ability to comprehend contract terms and language.
- Responsible for monthly/quarterly financial reporting to government agencies andrevenue sources.
- Manage timely collection of requests for reimbursement for funding sources
- Prepare comprehensive forecasts for assigned programs through detailed analysis of trends information gathering communications with program and other staff and thorough evaluation of actual data and projected events.
- Assist in development and preparation of budgets and monitor the need for budget modifications and process required documents.
- Conduct meetings with program personnel and management to strategize oncontract compliance issues budget forecasting and budget modification andmake recommendations for effective use of resources.
- Communicate accurate financial information to allow for proper businessdecisions.
- Generate monthly reports to be used by the Associate Directors of Finance andCFO analyze and identify variances recommend remediation.
- Represent organization with respect to periodic audits performed by funders.
- Record entries in the accounting system necessary for proper and accuratetracking of revenue and expenses for assigned programs
- Work with Associate Director of Finance and CFO to develop organization-widecost allocation plan integrating organization budget and restricted contractfunding.
- Review record and release temporarily restricted contributions.
- Monitor fixed asset and equipment purchases for funding sources and prepareassociated reports as required by contracts.
- Review and record receivables/deferred revenue on a monthly basis.
- Assist in maintaining the GL.
- Assist the Team in preparation and successful completion of the annual independent audit.
- Identify and help develop streamlined accounting and financial processes.
- Complete projects as assigned by the supervisory personnel.
- As the agency takes on additional programs responsibilities may shift between staff.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills the ability to work cooperatively good time management and managing multiple priorities.
- General understanding and ability to apply accounting concepts.
- Attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to learn and work within agency procedures and guidelines.
- Ability to exercise sound judgement in tracking sources of errors and in using established guidelines to determine the necessary corrective action.
- Computer skills proficiency in computer software i.e. Microsoft Office (Excel) and accounting software.
- Local travel to the bank post office or between offices as needed.
We value flexibility and support in our work environment and offer a wide variety of competitive benefits services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals both at work and in their personal lives.
Our benefits packages include:
- Medical dental and vision coverage.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match up to 5%.
- Generous paid vacation holiday sick and personal time package (2 weeks vacation in first year 13 paid holidays per year 12 sick days per year and 4 personal days per year).
- Access to Family Services Compassionate Leave Programwhere employees can donate/receive unused time off.
- Group term life and long-term disability insurance.
- Supplemental life insurance & accidental death and dismemberment coverage (AD&D)
- Supplemental insurance through Aflac.
- Employee assistance program (EAP).
- Pet insurance.
Our Mission:
To support people strengthen families and nurture safer healthier communities.
Our Values:
Compassion Extending empathy and understanding to others.
Integrity Being honest and dependable.
Hope Believing in the strength of the human spirit and heart to emerge and thrive when faced with a challenge.
Diversity Promoting a vision of community comprised of wide-ranging assets.
Respect Treating all individuals with dignity and without judgement.
Community Recognizing and reinforcing the importance of our world as being comprised of people of differing strengths and perspectives.
Justice Promoting social and economic equity and fairness.
Quality Aspiring for excellence in every aspect of our work.
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Family Services Inc. complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact
Family Services is an equal opportunity employer. We follow federal state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in hiring and employment.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without work sponsorship.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Family Services brings people together to find the support they need, improving their lives and communities, and building a stronger, safer Hudson Valley.
