Junior Grant Accountant

JOB TITLE:Junior Grant Accountant
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:Full-Time
REPORTS TO:Senior Grant Manager
LOCATION:Downtown Brooklyn. Hybrid-3 days in office.
SALARY:$75000-$80000/year

ABOUT AAFSC:
For over 30 years theArab AmericanFamily Support Center (AAFSC) has proudly served immigrant refugee and marginalized communities across New York. Community is at the heart of AAFSCs work; we help families navigate government benefits learn English prepare for the citizenship exam secure affordable housing and access mental health here to strengthen family bonds through parenting workshops and help young people succeed in school with academic support social activities and a safe space to share their experiences. We build brighter futures one family one story and one community at a time.

JOB SUMMARY:
The Junior Grant Accountant provides organization-wide support for the Arab American Family Support Centers grants & revenue contracts portfolio including financial reporting vouchering budgeting variance reports and audit activities. The Junior Grant Accountant will liaise closely with internal staff as well as work with external funders. Critical to success in the role the Junior Grant Accountant must effectively balance compliance requirements and program needs.

A successful Junior Grant Accountant must be able to learn new systems analyze general ledger reports communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of financial literacy and manage multiple priorities comfortably. A commitment to immigrant refugee and low-income communities is essential for this role.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of all grant-related financial transactions.
• Monitor grant expenditures to ensure alignment with approved budgets funding agreements and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and post journal entries; analyze general ledger activity.
• Review accounts for payable vouchers for assigned grant-funded programs.
• Collaborate with Development team and program staff to resolve budgeting reporting and compliance issues.
• Prepare grant budgets in collaboration with program managers.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for grantors in accordance with funding requirements.
• Prepare and submit budgets invoices schedules and workpapers in accordance with funder guidelines and deadlines.
• Analyze grant financial data to identify trends variances and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with routine reconciliations and roll forward schedules for grant expenditures receivables cash activity.
• Enter classify and summarize financial data in spreadsheets trackers and grant-management tools with work subject to review.
• Support the Grants Accountants with documentation requests and schedules for month-end and year-end close audits funder monitoring and grant closeouts.
• Monitor assigned deadlines communicate status updates to the Grants Accountants and escalate delays or unresolved issues promptly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• At least two (2) years of accounting experience with a strong focus on grants management.
• Bachelors degree in accounting finance or a related field.
• Prior fiscal experience with NYC NYS federal and private grants and contracts.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP and grant accounting principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word accounting systems and standard workplace software.
• Sage Intacct experience highly desirable.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion as well as cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Excellent organizational time-management follow-up and administrative skills with attention to detail.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels.
All individuals are encouraged to apply.

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