Job Description

Our client is a $150M+ Social Services Organization seeking a Staff Accountant to join their robust finance department. The selected individual will co-manage both the accounting and financial side of a ~$10M grants portfolio with guidance from Director of Grants and the VP of Finance. Portfolios will consist of city, state, and federal grants / contracts.

Benefits

• 20 days of PTO + 12 Holidays
• Hybrid Schedule (2 Days in Office, 3 Days Home)
• 403B match
• Great Medical, Dental, and Vision package
• Organizational and Job Stability

Responsibilities

• Help oversee the financial management of all grants, contracts, and revenue streams - ensuring accurate and timely recording of revenue, expenses, and reporting with their allocated portfolio
• Collaborate with program managers to develop grant budgets, financial forecasts, variance insights, and strategic planning
• Monitor budgets and expenditures, providing regular financial reports to senior leadership and the board
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as specific grant requirements from institutional and foundation donors
• Audit and approve the allocations, coding, and expenditures
• Responsible for journal entries and reclassifications
• Assist with month end closes and annual audits
• Allocate and share responsibilities with Jr. Budget Analysts
• Prepare and submit financial reports to grantors as required by grant agreements.
• Help the team to achieve organizational goals, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA, MBA, MS, CNAP preferred
• Minimum of 3 year of experience in grants accounting, ideally in a social services setting
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage Intacct, Great Plains, etc)
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables and V-Lookups)
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills