Grants Accountant
Project FIND - New York City, NY
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Project FIND's mission is to provide low- and moderate-income and homeless seniors with the services and support they need to enrich their lives and live independently. Today Project FIND operates three supportive housing residences that are home to about 600 people and four senior centers with over 3,000 members. Our members and residents range from the healthy and active to the frail and homebound to the homeless. For all these men and women, Project FIND is a critical resource, providing housing, meals, and programs that help individuals navigate the challenges of aging by encouraging community engagement and healthy living. Please visit our website at: Summary:The Grants Accountant works to ensure the organization meets financial goals with respect to accounting and audits. Under the leadership of the Director of Finance, the Grants Accountant collaborates with the controller to manage the agency's grants and budget management functions, including timely filing of funder vouchers and provides technical assistance and support to administrative staff including program directors and department heads, to help ensure effective ongoing budget management. The Grants Accountant will provide support during the agency's annual independent audit, as well as audits and fiscal reviews from funding agencies and regulators.Responsibilities include:Grants and ContractsThe Grants Accountant under general supervision, manages the financial intricacies of grants, ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering effective collaboration with program staffPrepare detailed financial reports for timely submission to grantors, actively participate in budget development and conduct thorough financial analyses to address variancesMaintain meticulous documentation, facilitate audit processes, and stay current with accounting standards and grant regulationsManage the financial aspects of grants, public and private foundation funding from inception to completion, ensuring compliance with grant guidelines and regulationsPrepare grant proposal budgets, providing financial input and ensuring alignment with organizational goalsCollaborate with Director of Finance, Director ofDevelopment & External Relations, and Program Leadership to develop grant budgets and monitor expenditures throughout the grant periodConduct regular financial analysis to identify variances and address potential budgetary concernsPrepare and submit timely and accurate financial reports or vouchers to grantors, detailing fund utilization and performance against budgetMaintain organized grant documentation, including financial reports, invoices, and correspondence with grantorsCoordinate with internal and external auditors and grantors during the grant-related auditsMonitoring and supporting adherence to audit and grant requirementsStay abreast of changes in accounting standards and grant regulations to ensure complianceManage other administrative functions, and special projectsAssist the fiscal team with the development and preparation of the annual reports and fiscal year budgets for the related entitiesAssist the controller, with contract registration, budget submission, modifications and amendments, close-outs, and other required processes for grants and contracts to ensure timely registration and reimbursementsAccounts PayableOversee staff salary allocation process, assist programs with employee allocation changes and review variance reports to ensure allocation accuracyAnalyze monthly revenue and expense reports to ensure accuracy and any variance that need to be addressed with assistance from the controllerProvide support to cover functions in the agency's Finance Department, particularly in payroll, AP, AR, Bank Reconciliation, reporting and maintains an understanding of these functions for cross-training purposesCollect and maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual reports in an organized and accessible fileProvide support with monthly closeoutsPerform other related duties as assignedQualifications:Bachelor's degree in accounting (preferred) and/or a Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in accounting, with at least 2 years in grant accounting, preferably in a nonprofit environment.Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Uniform Guidance and grant complianceExperience with federal, state, and local government grants.Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles and grant management.Proficiency in accounting software and pay systems (e.g., Avid Pay, QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, Fund-EZ) and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial staff.Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong organizational and time management skills.Advanced knowledge and experience with spreadsheetsAbility to work independentlyProject FIND participates in E-Verify, which confirms employment authorization through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. The E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. Minimum Salary: 35.72 Maximum Salary: 46.70 Salary Unit: Hourly
Created: 2024-09-23