Grant Accountant

Expected Hourly Pay Rate:

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CCRC prides itself as a workplace of choice for passionate talent, driven by our mission to cultivate child, family and community well-being. Whether the position works directly with the public or supports our programs, every position is vital to our mission's success and reputation as a leader. We are not your typical non-profit. We are 900+ people strong and growing

General Summary: Under the direction of the Grants Management (GM) Supervisor, will be responsible for preparing financial reports and providing analysis to internal and external customers, including: CFO, management staff, funders, grantors, and government agencies. Assist with daily activities and special projects of the Grants Management Department.

Please review the job flyer here: Grant Accountant Job Flyer

Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Within a team environment, this position will perform the following responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual reports to funder. This includes invoices, financials statements, and other supporting documentation related to the reports that are requested; 15%

• Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting to program management including: financial statements, projections, and other analysis as requested; meet with GM Supervisor to discuss results on regular basis; assist with presenting results to program management; 15%

• Create and maintain reports in AI as required to manage grants assigned; work with GM Supervisor and FP&A for grants assigned; 15%

• Regularly review general ledger transactions for accuracy. Complete adjusting journal entries as deemed necessary; 10%

• Work with GM Supervisor and program managers for grants assigned and field questions, concerns, requests, etc. 10%

• Regular review of distribution codes and cost allocation affecting grants assigned. Propose distribution code changes/ updates as deemed necessary. Complete subsequent adjusting journal entries; 10%

• Perform grant close-out functions required by grant/ contractor assigned. Includes reconciliations, financial status reports, final invoices, monitoring year-end liquidations, zeroing out budgets, and financial reporting; 10%

• Review and record monthly revenue and corresponding receivable/ payable for grants assigned. Monitor accounts receivable/ payable through grant close-out. 5%

• Assist with preparation of budgets for annual refunding applications for grants assigned. Work closely with GM Supervisor and program management to complete. Update AI funder approved budgets module and ensure proper inclusion with Agency annual budget; 5%

• Ad hoc and other research projects as assigned; 5%

Job Specifications

Minimum Required

• Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or a Bachelor's degree in business with an emphasis in accounting or finance, required.   
• Experience: Two+ years work experience in Accounting or Finance specifically with preparation of financial statements; working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Technical Requirements: Strong computer skills, including intermediate knowledge of Excel and Word desired; at minimum, must know how to use vlookup, sorting, linking, sumifs, and pivot table basics. Working knowledge of all other Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, etc.) required.
• Work Schedule: Full time, typically M-F, regular business hours
• Work environment: Office work environment; ambient temperature, noise level, indoors
• Background & Health Clearance Requirements: Background requirements determined according to the requirements of the program(s) which the position will be supporting. Background check required. As a grant-funded Agency supporting Children and Family Services, CCRC conducts background checks commensurate with the role to verify candidate qualifications (criminal history, employment history / experience, education, reference checks) and ensure grant compliance. Specific roles may have additional verification / clearance to the standard background check as part of the recruitment and selection process, including:
• Live Scan Clearance / DOJ Fingerprinting: For positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting (CA Health and Safety Code Section and/or Head Start Program Performance Standards
• Health Clearance: For positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting or working with "at risk" populations, CA Code of Regulations Title 22, §101216, CA Health and Safety Code , and/or Head Start Program Performance Standards
• MVR / DMV clearance in accordance with CCRC's liability insurance provisions: For positions where driving is required.
• Child Development Permit: For positions working in an educational capacity (California Education Code Sections , 44340, and 44341)
• CPR / Pediatric CPR certification: For certain identified positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting (CA Health & Safety Code –
• Federal Debarment Checks: For positions acting in a principal capacity to federal funds (Head Start Program Performance Standards , Code of Federal Regulations Title 2 Grants and Agreements and

At CCRC, passion and meaningful work is rewarded We offer employees:

• Competitive compensation package
• Robust benefit offerings -Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance and Long Term Disability paid for by CCRC
• Employer Contribution and Employer Match in the 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% vesting
• Generous Time Off Policy-Vacation and Sick Time, Holidays, and Paid Winter Break
• Opportunities for learning and professional development, including education reimbursement
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• 501(c) (3) designation-You can apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
   

We have doubled in size over the past 10 years. We provide child development and early education, workforce development opportunities, child care financial assistance, Head Start preschool and Early Head Start services and more for close to 50,000 parents, children, and child care providers each month in Northern Los Angeles County, including Antelope Valley, and the entirety of San Bernardino County, including an office in Victorville, serving a total geographic area of 22,500 square miles.

Child Care Resource Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR c) 

Accommodations: If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at ext. 6599 or email them