The Government Grants Accountant provides contract management, grant proposal support, compliance reporting, related auditor interface, and the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts for assigned program areas. This position works closely with program staff to facilitate their understanding of financial implications of programmatic decisions and assists in the smooth operation of contracts. The Grants Accountant conducts readiness and due diligence activities toward the execution of assigned contracts.
Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual cost reports for various governmental contracts.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual claims for various federal, state, and city grants.
- Ability to effectively manage a contract portfolio of $5M to $10M.
- Responsible for reviewing cost allocation of personnel services and OTPS expenses.
- Develop and present complex analysis, prepare budget proposals, budget modifications, forecast and financial analysis related to assigned contracts.
- Ability to assist the Director of Budgets and Contracts on matters related to audit reviews and year-end audits.
- Analyze each assigned grant on a monthly basis to ensure accuracy of financial data.
- Review monthly budget variances and present information to program management staff.
- Review general ledger to reconcile accounts receivables about outstanding claims and payments received. Collect funds from grantors as required.
- Prepare salary allocations and health journal entries for multiple grants.
- Must be able to work independently and in groups, and willing to be assigned to help team members in order to achieve department goals.
- Ability to cross-train to assist other finance staff.
- Prepare monthly adjusting journal entries.
- Oversee the entire contract lifecycle from initiation to execution, renewal, and termination, tracking key dates and milestones.
- Maintain a comprehensive record of all assigned contracts, including relevant documents and communication logs within a contract management system.
- Create and maintain relationships with funders and serve as the singular point of contact for matters concerning assigned contracts.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
- At least three years of proven experience, including experience submitting vouchers and claims to federal, state, and local government agencies.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Must have demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and independent assignments.
- Experience with accounting software (Fund EZ).
- Experience working with DYCD, DFTA, DOE, OCFS, DOL, and HHA.
- Strong knowledge of Excel.
- Ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously, tracking progress.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Location: SCS currently operates a hybrid work model with three days in office and two days remote.
Classification: Exempt, Full-Time
Reports to: Director of Budgets and Contracts
Salary: $70,000 – $80,000, commensurate with experience.
Benefits Package
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
- 20 days of paid vacation and 12 paid sick days per year
- 12 paid holidays
- 5 personal/floating days
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability
- Flexible spending account and transit benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Dynamic and safe work environment.
How to Apply
If you would like to join our team, please forward a cover letter and resume to fiscalapplications@scsny.org. Please indicate “Grants Accountant” in the email subject line.
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