Grant Accountant
CCRC Child Care Resource Centerover 1 year ago
United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
Work where your work matters at CCRC – a dynamic, 900+ strong organization dedicated to cultivating child, family and community well-being. Reporting to the Grants Management (GM) Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in preparing financial reports and providing analysis to key stakeholders including the CFO, management staff, funders, grantors, and government agencies. Compensation: Expected Hourly Pay Rate of $34.99.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for funders including invoices, financial statements, and supporting documentation.
- Complete regular reporting to program management with financial statements, projections, and accompanying analysis; collaborate with the GM Supervisor for review and presentation of results.
- Create and maintain reports in AI for managing assigned grants, working in coordination with GM Supervisor and FP&A.
- Regularly review general ledger transactions for accuracy and perform adjusting journal entries as needed.
- Assist program managers and the GM Supervisor with fielding questions, concerns, or requests related to grants.
- Review distribution codes and cost allocations for assigned grants and propose necessary adjustments with subsequent journal entries.
- Perform grant close-out functions including reconciliations, final invoicing, monitoring year-end liquidations, zeroing out budgets, and financial reporting.
- Record monthly revenue along with corresponding receivables/payables and monitor accounts through grant close-out.
- Assist in preparing budgets for annual refunding applications, updating funder approved budget modules and ensuring alignment with the agency’s annual budget.
- Support ad hoc research projects and other tasks as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business with an emphasis in Accounting/Finance.
- Two or more years of work experience in Accounting or Finance with hands-on preparation of financial statements and a strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Excel (vlookup, sorting, linking, sumifs, pivot tables), Word, and Outlook.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with government funding grant reporting requirements, budgeting, OMB Circulars, and working within a nonprofit environment.
- Previous audit experience is considered a plus.
- Extensive experience with computerized accounting systems, with familiarity in Abila (formerly MIP/SAGE) and Adaptive Insights budgeting tools.
Benefits & Perks
- Compensation: Competitive compensation package.
- Benefits: Robust benefit offerings that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance; Basic Life Insurance and Long Term Disability covered by CCRC.
- Retirement: Employer match in the 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% vesting.
- Generous Time Off Policy including Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays, and Paid Winter Break.
- Opportunities for learning and professional development, including education reimbursement.
- Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
Required Skills
Budget Preparation
Accounting Principles
Financial Reporting
Data Analysis
Reconciliation
Journal Entry Adjustments
General Ledger Management
Government Grant Reporting
Excel (vlookup, pivot tables, sumifs)
Grants Management