Grant Accountant

3 weeks ago


Evanston, United States Childcare Network of Evanston Full time

Overview:
The Childcare Network of Evanston's mission is to connect all of our youngest learners and their families to equitable, high-quality early learning childhood experiences that reflect diverse cultures and abilities which fosters a sense of belonging.

**Duties**:

- Prepare ongoing financial monitoring of subrecipient budgets, forecasts, and expenditure reports to ensure compliance with CNE and funder rules and regulations
- Perform annual risk assessments for CNE's subrecipients to help inform internal financial audit requirements and site audit schedule
- Conduct analysis of financial reporting submitted by CNE's subrecipients
- Assist CNE subrecipients in the preparation of their budgets and forecasts
- Collaborate with interdepartmental partners in the development of subcontract agreements
- Perform annual on-site and/or virtual financial audit of CNE's subrecipients, as needed
- Stay updated on generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Uniform Guidance, and federal and state cost principles and regulations

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- Proven experience in grant accounting for at least three (3) years
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures
- Intermediate knowledge of the Uniform Guidance
- Highly proficient experience with Microsoft Excel
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and analysis
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated respect and acceptance of diverse individuals and communities served by, working in partnership, or employed by CNE but not limited to race, gender, ethnicity, social-economic status and LGBTQ populations

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

**Benefits**:

- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Work from home

Experience level:

- 3 years

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends

**Experience**:

- Grant Accounting: 3 years (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Evanston, IL 60201 (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Evanston, IL 60201



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