Accountant (Grant/nonprofit)

Description:
**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**:
Under the direction of the Finance Manager, the duties of the accountant include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Analyze, balance, and compile invoices, reports, and/or budgets, including creating detailed budgets from contracted funding agreements
- Forecast expenses, revenues, and fiscal areas of concern and provide guidance and/or assist with resolutions
- Reconcile administrative and program revenues and expenses
- Conduct month and/or year-end closing processes
- Participate in annual audits and conduct in-person and desk monitoring visits to review accounting methods, billings, and contract compliance of subcontractors
- Assist with bank reconciliations, weekly analysis of bank transactions, and cash availability for multiple bank accounts
- Perform accounts payable and receivables duties and process payroll data as needed
- Calculate, create, and enter journal entries to properly account for costs and adjustments
- Perform extensive data entry and information retrieval from Microsoft Excel, Intuit QuickBooks, and Paylocity payroll software accounting systems
- Organize and maintain accurate accounting records, transactions, and backup documentation
- Respond to inquiries and communicate with subcontractors, funding agencies, participants, and other external partners
- Ensure compliance with financial policies and governing regulations relating to funding and processes
- Perform other related duties as required.

**Requirements**:

- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
- Three (3) years of experience in accounting at the level of a Senior Accounting Clerk or above, or any satisfactory combination of experience, education, and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform duties _(education may be substituted by experience on a year-for-year basis)._
- ** Experience with Nonprofit/grant accounting highly desired**:

- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), procedures, practices, terminology, regulations, and concepts.
- Hands-on experience with accounting software like QuickBooks.
- Experience with general ledger functions.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel
- Experience with other Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, and virtual meeting platforms such as ZOOM, Teams, etc.
- Must be able to demonstrate dependability, promptness, punctuality, and professionalism and able to work in a team-orientated environment.
- Must have excellent time management skills and be able to work well under stress while meeting deadlines.
- Must be able to successfully pass background and reference clearances and follow safety protocols enforced by the Company and as listed under working conditions.
- The job description provided is intended to convey essential information regarding the scope of the position. It is not meant to be an exhaustive list of all experiences, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the role. Management reserves the right to add, modify, or exclude any essential or non-essential requirements at any time, with or without prior notice. It's important to note that nothing in this job description, nor by the completion of any requirement of the job by the employee, is intended to create a contract of employment of any type._

**Working Conditions**
- Employee may also be required to spend the majority of the day walking, standing, or sitting at a desk, with some lifting and bending.
- Must also be able to travel to other locations for trainings, conferences, and/or meetings within or outside our local area. Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and proof of insurance are a must.

**Salary & Benefits**

This is a full-time, nonexempt position (40 hours/week), generally with a starting hourly wage commensurate with experience. The salary range for this role is $28.18 - $33.61 per hour. Our Company offers a comprehensive employee benefits package, which includes 75% health cost coverage (for employees only), sick and vacation leave, holidays, and a competitive 401k plan with employer match. The employer is also eligible for student loan forgiveness (PSLF). All full-time employees are invited to participate in the company’s health benefits package after completing the 60-90-day employment introductory period.