Senior Grant Accountant

2 days ago

Chicago, United States YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago Full time

The Senior Grant Accountant provides technical accounting, budget and other administrative support for Program Managers, under the direction of VP of Administration/Controller. Responsibilities include monitoring, analyzing and maintaining financial transactions for a wide variety of social service programs; tracking revenues and expenditures, and preparing required internal and external financial reports.

The successful candidate will perform complex, technical grants accounting work involving varying fiscal years and requiring greater independent judgment within the framework of existing accounting policies and procedures. Work is performed under general supervision and is reviewed by the VP of Administration or designate through periodic conferences and reports and through the adequacy and accuracy of the resultant records, reports, and functions.

This position will support the grant portfolio supporting our Teen Programs (Youth Safety and Violence Prevention) and other grants as assigned.

Salary range starts at $68,000 per year, includes full-time benefits, and opportunities to grow within the organization

Our staff is the Y's greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and the passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including:

  • Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees
  • Opportunity for eligible employees to participate in the Y's retirement fund
  • Be part of a team that is passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable environment for all staff, volunteers, and members
  • Do meaningful work and contribute to the advancement of the YMCA vision by meeting the needs of the people in our communities
  • Complimentary Family YMCA membership and an employee discount on select programs
  • Career advancement opportunities - grow your career at the Y
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
  • Provide advanced, technical grants accounting support work for Program Managers and department programs
  • Monitor, analyze and maintain financial transactions and accounting for a wide variety of social service programs funded by Federal, state and local grants and allocations
  • Monitor fiscal compliance by subcontractors and sub-recipients with various reporting periods
  • Track revenues and expenditures by funding source and/or subcontract. Reconcile grant and program financial statements to the program budgetswhich may include many different sites
  • Ensure there is an appropriate cost allocation plan maintained and updated as necessary and that expenses allocated to grants are consistent to the plan
  • Participate in fiscal monitoring as required by Funding Agencies
  • Review data, identify errors through analysis, research, and interpretation of data, and provide recommendations to the VP of Finance Administration and/or Program Manager in determining corrective action
  • Report financial grant information from a variety of revenue sources with many element codes. Prepare a variety of reports, statements, records, analyses, and financial compilations for Federal, state, and local regulatory agencies with various reporting periods according to specifications according to program needs. Prepare grant close-outs and periodic reports
  • Report financial grant information from a variety of revenue sources with many element codes. Prepare a variety of reports, statements, records, analyses, and financial compilations for Federal, state, and local regulatory agencies with various reporting periods according to specifications according to program needs. Prepare grant close-outs and periodic reports
  • Prepare, maintain, and track complex or extensive billings and financial information for their respective grants
  • Prepare financial projections for RFPs, RFQs, and subcontracts
  • Voucher on contract awards and prepares the necessary billing documents, as appropriate. Track due dates and prepare reports for grantor agencies, verify invoices for allowable costs, and prepare monthly grant requests for reimbursement. Some vouchers will include multiple sites that require consolidation and tracking at the site level
  • Maintain and document internal accounting controls as required by Federal, state and local grantors to ensure appropriate use of public funds. Must be familiar with 2 CFR 200, Single Audit and related pronouncements regarding Federal, state and local pass-through funds
  • Assist in recommending and implementing fiscal reform both in department systems and in subcontractor/ sub-recipient financial and compliance reporting systems
  • Assist in development and implementation of administrative, program and sub contract budgets. Contribute to developing modifications to procedures and forms
  • Perform work using spreadsheet, database, and word processing programs. Support the Accounts Payable process in Coupa as defined
  • Maintain knowledge of department operations and systems. Perform work within accounting parameters established by the department and applicable Federal and state laws and regulations
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
  • A bachelor's degree or the equivalent, in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field from an accredited college or university
  • 6 years of progressive grant accounting experience
  • Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered
  • Knowledge of general accounting principles and practices; 2 CFR 200, Single Audit; computer applications related to financial reporting (database, spreadsheet, word processing); general office practices and procedures; governmental structure, accounting and budget procedures and practices; unique accounting issues relating to Federal, state and local grants
  • Ability to plan, design and implement specialized financial accounting procedures and reports; research, analyze and interpret complex accounting data; prepare clear, concise financial reports for managers, grantors, and other internal and external users; evaluate current accounting

    policies and procedures and recommend improvements; develop and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Child Abuse Prevention - Support the YMCA's commitment to child abuse prevention by:
  • Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
  • Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
  • Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
  • Completing all child abuse prevention training, as required

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