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Grant Accountant

Grant Accountant

Met Council • New York, NY, United States
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Grant Accountant

FLSA: Exempt/Overtime Ineligible

Benefits: Eligible

Hours Per Week: 40/Full-time

Met Council is America's largest Jewish charity dedicated to serving the needy. We fight poverty through comprehensive social services and by treating each client with compassion, integrity, and respect. Our programs are staffed by experts who help over 350,000 clients each year and advocate on behalf of all needy New Yorkers. Our services include 100% affordable housing at 21 locations, family violence services, Holocaust survivor assistance, geriatric social work, crisis intervention and the largest free kosher food distribution program in the world. Our network of 101 food pantries, affordable housing sites, and affiliated JCCs provide services directly in neighborhoods across New York City.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative professional to join our team as a Grant Accountant. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This role is responsible for overseeing an assigned portfolio of grants and contracts, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with funding requirements, and timely billing.

Principal Responsibilities:

Grant Accounting/Billing: 80% - 90%

  • Prepare financial reports and invoices for all grants to ensure timely and accurate submission to government funders and private foundations.
  • Ensure financial compliance with government and private foundation funding requirements.
  • Prepare journal entries and allocations as needed.
  • Respond to funder-related inquiries from key stakeholders at Met Council and various agencies.
  • Assist in the preparation of funder desk audits.
  • Maintain accurate and updated financial records and files.

Special Projects: 10% - 20%

  • Assist the Director of Budgets and Grants Management in the preparation of special financial reports and projections as needed.
  • Maintain database of administrative contracts. This includes running queries, reports, and inputting data.
  • Additional responsibilities as assigned

Competencies:

  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Computer Skills
  • Motivation
  • Creative and Innovative Thinking
  • Analysis and Reasoning
  • Teamwork
  • Relationship Building
  • Mathematical Thinking
  • Accountability and Dependability
  • Cultural Awareness

Skill and Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business (required).
  • At least 2-3 years of grant accounting experience required; familiarity with Private Foundations, New York City and New York State funder requirements (DFTA, DYCD, OTDA, etc) (required).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, IF functions) (required).
  • Must possess critical thinking skills; must be able to understand the impact of budgets and contracts throughout the agency.
  • Familiarity with PASSPort and Grants Gateway (preferred).
  • Familiarity with OMB Uniform Guidance (preferred).

Compensation: $75,000 - $85,000 per year.

Benefits: Major medical, dental, vision and life insurance; pre-tax commuter benefits; FSA; 403(b) with employer contribution; plus generous vacation, sick leave and holidays.

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