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Client Overview:
Our client, a reputable long-standing non-profit organization, is seeking a Senior Grant Accountant to join their growing team. The Senior Grant Accountant will possess prior working knowledge in grant accounting and be heavily involved in a large mixture of federal, state, county, private, and public grants management.
Salary/Hourly Rate:
$30/hr – $40/hr
Position Overview:
The Senior Grant Accountant will be the primary assistant to the Manager of Grant Accounting, reporting directly to them and working alongside them in a collaborative department. This is an incredible opportunity for a Senior Grant Accountant professional to be immersed in month-end close activities. The ideal Senior Grant Accountant candidate will have working month-end close experience, prior knowledge working with awarding agencies, and preparing journal entries.
Responsibilities of the Senior Grant Accountant:
- Responsible for managing all contract billings following the funding source and contract requirements
- Responsible for financial reporting following grant contracts
- Prepares and reconciles assigned balance sheets and performs account analysis monthly.
- Assist directly with the preparation of the company’s annual budgets.
- Responsible for assisting the grants department by preparing grant proposal budgets and budget narratives as necessary.
- Prepares and enters monthly journal entries, including accruals and reclassifying journal entries as needed.
- Assists in the month-end close and bank reconciliation process.
- Assist with preparing work papers for the annual audit as assigned.
- Maintains work function following the standard operating procedures and internal controls.
- Works directly with program staff in understanding financial requirements and objectives.
- Examines and evaluates internal methods and procedures for adequacy of controls.
- Ensures departmental compliance with all applicable policies and procedures.
- Establishes and maintains an appropriate network of professional contacts, vendor relationships, and external resources.
Required Experience/Skills for the Senior Grant Accountant:
- Proficient experience in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, V/X LOOKUPs, formulas, sum if, etc.), SAP Concur, and Financial Edge (Blackbaud).
- Ability to handle several tasks and respond effectively to unexpected changes, requests, and deadline-driven situations.
Education Requirements:
- The Senior Grant Accountant is required to have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
- Master’s-level degree is highly preferred but not required.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision.
- 401(K).
- Competitive PTO policy.
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