Senior Grant Accountant

3 weeks ago


Chicago, United States CareerBuilder Full time

Minimal Qualifications/
Experience/
Skills:
Minimum of bachelors degree in accounting, Business Management, or Finance from an accredited College. Masters Degree preferred.
A minimum of five years grants management experience in a complex nonprofit with multiple service programs or governmental environment.
Superior knowledgeable of computers with the ability to understand accounting systems, spreadsheets, pivot tables, and other financial data systems is required. Incorporates the use checklists to standardize grant folders to ensure efficient Audit ready methodology and internal control procedures. Excellent oral and written communication and well-developed presentation skills are required.
Knowledge of and experience with MIP accounting software is highly preferred.
Summary:

This position monitors all grants related to programs funded by contracts, grantors, foundations, and special revenue. The position requires preparing financial projections and budgets, actual v. budget reporting, reviewing/monitoring of individual grants and transactions for compliance with private, local, state and federal fund requirements. Monitor all grants from inception to complete utilization at an expectation of 100% efficiency.
Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:
Provide oversight, guidance and supervision to the Grants Accountants.
Review, Update and Monitor all grant-funded programs budgets, including the purpose, effectiveness, staffing methodologies, numbers served, types of participants, service delivery methods, and/or other relevant information.
Track and update all personnel allocation and Maintain a spreadsheet of personnel allocation by name, job title, funding source, allocation, contract period,
Conduct detailed personnel- and non-personnel cost analyses to determine effectiveness and appropriateness of expenditures, including alignment to and support of strategic priorities and goals, as articulated in grant applications.
Provide detailed monthly grant summary report and expenditure report forecasting budgetary expenses. Identify variations from the budget, pressures that may lead to variations and opportunities for savings/increased revenue throughout the year.
Perform quality assurance reviews on grant folders to ensure source documentation i.e., vouchers, notices of ward, approved budget, deletion report and other applicable documents, etc.
Upload Operating & Grant Budget to accounting system.
Complete and submit financial reports and budgets to grant and ensure accuracy with data.
Provide directors and quarterly variance on budgetary line items to prevent low utilization of program resources.
Prepare grant documents including federal and state grant applications and amendments, and/or outcome reports regarding grant spend and impact.
Monitor budget implementation, including spending patterns, and assisting to address barriers or issues.
Continued education in understanding guidelines, procedures, and protocols on allowable and unallowable costs of federal and state grant funds.
Conduct data analysis and "desktop audit" protocols to actively review and monitor use of grants.
Ensure budget and grant administration adheres to Uniform Guidance and agency Financial Accounting Manual.
Supports other financial and operational requirements as need.
Coordinating and supporting program and financial audits.
Assist with pre-audit preparation activities.
Support the fiscal year end close.
Prepare and Update SEFA schedule monthly.
Other duties as assigned.
Christian Community Health Center is an EOE.

As a non-profit organization, we expect our employees to work and perform within our mission, in order to have a harmonious work environment. Our mission is, To provide high quality health care and related services to the community regardless of the ability to pay in a manner which demonstrates in word and deed, the love of Jesus Christ.

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