What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grant Accountant position at Staff Financial Group?
Grant Accountant
Job Description:
The Grant Accountant will be primarily responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and maintaining financial transactions for a wide variety of programs. This role will involve tracking revenues and expenditures, preparing required internal and external financial reports, and ensuring compliance with grant requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the budgeting process for assigned grants, including setting up budgets in accounting software and monitoring budget activity.
- Resolve accounting and reporting issues as necessary; prepare monthly budget-versus-actual status reports for use by program officers and Grants Compliance Manager.
- Serve as the primary fiscal contact for sub-recipients and funders, ensuring compliance on contract conditions and reporting requirements.
- Evaluate the financial capabilities of sub-recipients and contractors for contract approval; notify Grants Compliance Manager and/or program staff of any financial issues.
- Coordinate with the Grants Compliance Manager and program staff to ensure proper recording of transactions and adherence to deliverable deadlines.
- Approve invoices and expenses related to various programs managed.
- Review budgets and reimbursement requests for appropriateness, ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Provide information to finance staff as necessary to assist in month-end close activities.
- Prepare invoices and requests for payments to funding agencies and reconcile grant expenses to funder reports.
- Initiate, design, develop, and deliver training on grants fiscal management.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in grant accounting or financial management.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and grant compliance requirements.
- Experience with budgeting and financial reporting.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Please submit your resume and cover letter to michaelv@stafffinancial.com.