Grant Accountant

Evanston, IL


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Type: Direct-Hire

Category: Finance and Accounting

Reference ID: 10079491

Shortcut: http://addisongroup.gosnaphop.com/zk2gCK


Salary: $75,000-$78,000


Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403b contribution



Summary of Position: The Grant Accountant provides fiscal support on grants and contracts. Works with and supports the Accounting Manager, program officers, and staff in developing, implementing, and providing ongoing financial oversight to grants management operations, ensuring the appropriate use and accurate reporting of all financial transactions and vouchers on grants and contracts.


Specific Duties:

• Prepare monthly vouchers for grants and contracts.

• Be the primary fiscal contact for funders; understand specific grant requirements; ensure compliance with contract conditions and assurances; ensure reporting requirements are met.

• 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 Accounting Manager; identify issues, concerns and problems and communicate with program officers.

• Coordinate with the Accounting Manager and Administration 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.

• Monitor, analyze and maintain financial transactions and accounting for a wide variety of social service programs funded by Federal, state, and local grants and allocation.

• 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.

• 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.

• Adhere to the Code of Conduct and Core Values of Connections for the Homeless.

• Other duties as assigned.


Position Qualifications:

• Knowledge of budget preparation and administration, financial record keeping, and reporting.

• Knowledge of general accounting principles including reporting requirements and procedures related to federal, state, and other related grants, cost accounting, compliance, and audit.

• Knowledge of principles and practices of contract/grant administration and monitoring.

• Knowledge of federal, state, and other related laws, rules, regulations, and policies pertaining to grant and contract administration.

• Knowledge of specialized reporting requirements and procedures in the preparation of accounting records and financial statements.

• Ability to interpret contracts, requirements, policies, and procedures relating to grants, applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

• Ability to compile and analyze data and prepare summary status reports.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communications skills (active listening, written & verbal).

• Strong financial management skills.

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize appropriately.

• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide variety of people, providers, and agencies.


The following qualifications are requirements for the position:

• Bachelor's degree in business or accounting or equivalent experience 

• Prior grant experience preferred

• Strong computer literacy including Microsoft Office applications 

• Exceptional multitasking and organizational skills 

• Working knowledge of accounting practices

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations and 

documentation

• Works well in a team environment

• Experience working with Blackbaud Financial Edge or other accounting 

software


Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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