This position is responsible for the monthly reconciliation of general ledger accounts, investigation and resolution of problems detected through the reconciliation process, and the preparation of journal entries following established accounting policies and procedures for the company.

Job Qualifications:

Education: BS Accounting

Experience:

• 5-7 years experience in a Grant Accounting position.
• 4 years as a Grant Accountant in a healthcare setting; FQHC or Behavioral Health experience preferred

Skills Related:

• Working knowledge of Sage Intaact software
• Working knowledge of ADP and Kronos Software.
• Strong Analytical Ability
• Must have strong PC skills
• Efficiency in use of calculator required.

Job Duties:

• Grant Accountant is responsible for all accounting cycle tasks – AR/AP/Payroll and financial reporting – and pre- and post-award grant accounting.
• Coordinate the budgeting process and detail for assigned grants. Setup budgets in accounting software and monitor budget activity for grants. Resolve accounting and reporting issues as necessary; prepare monthly budget-versus-actual status reports for use by program officers and Grants Compliance Manager; identify issues, concerns and problems and communicate with the Controller and the Grants Compliance Manager and program officers.
• Understand internal controls and be able to ensure compliance with all controls and accounting policies.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with funders’ administrative guidelines, timely receipt of revenue, accurate submission of financial reports, assisting in audits, and orderly closure of projects.
• Review budgets and reimbursement requests for appropriateness, and ensure sub- recipients are in compliance with established administrative and financial policies, procedures, and sound business practices.
• Coordinate with the Grants Compliance Manager, Controller, and program staff, to ensure transactions are properly recorded and agree to the grant/contract agreement, while also ensuring sub-recipient/subcontract financial activities adhere to deliverable deadlines.
• 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.
• Reconcile balance sheet balances and revenue accounts related to grants each month to appropriate supporting detail, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial data in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Follow up on problems detected during the reconciliation and month end process through to final resolution.
• Prepare monthly journal entries and advise the Controller of potential problems.
• Responsible for preparing annual audit reports and schedules included but not limited to SEFA.
• Any other duties assigned to you by your supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS
OSHA CATEGORY III:
Normal routine involves no exposure to blood body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.