What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Grant Accountant position at United Way of Central Alabama?
Turn your accounting expertise into community impact. As Senior Grant Accountant, you'll play a critical role in the financial stewardship of United Way of Central Alabama's Area Agency on Aging grants, ensuring strong financial management, accurate reporting, and compliance while helping vital resources reach older adults throughout Central Alabama.
What You'll Do
Grant Accounting & Financial Operations
- Manage general accounting activities for the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) grant program.
- Prepare and process grant-related invoices.
- Create and maintain purchase orders using Microix.
- Track and monitor purchase order activity and expenditures.
- Prepare weekly and monthly journal entries.
- Record meal-related journal entries based on state-provided information.
- Reconcile accounts receivable and other grant-related accounts.
- Assist with grant closeout procedures.
Reporting & Compliance
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc financial reports.
- Generate financial reports from the organization's accounting system.
- Prepare Requests for Funds and other grant reimbursement documentation.
- Assist with the preparation of financial statements.
- Monitor subcontractor compliance with grant requirements.
- Communicate with subcontractors to obtain required financial documentation.
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and grantor regulations.
Budgeting & Collaboration
- Assist in budget development and monitoring.
- Partner closely with the Community Initiatives team on grant administration and financial activities.
- Support organizational and departmental financial planning efforts.
Leadership & Supervision
- Supervise the AAA Accountant Assistant.
- Conduct annual and periodic performance evaluations.
- Participate in organizational management and leadership training.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
- Ability to interpret and apply federal grant and accounting regulations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Experience using accounting and fund accounting software.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
- Accounting or Finance degree preferred.
- Minimum of two years of accounting experience required.
- Experience working with federal, state, or grant-funded programs strongly preferred.
Additional Requirements
- Valid Alabama driver's license.
- Reliable transportation.
- Proof of automobile insurance as required by state law.
- Ability to successfully complete background checks and drug screening.
Working Conditions
- Office-based environment.
- Occasional overtime may be required to meet reporting deadlines and grant requirements.
United Way of Central Alabama Mission & Core Values
Mission: To increase the organized capacity of people to care for one another and to improve their community.
Core Values
- Put People First: Respect every person, value employees, foster inclusion, serve others, and lead by example.
- Serve the Community: Understand and meet community needs while making the community better through our work.
- Do the Right Thing: Act with integrity, honesty, transparency, accountability, and a commitment to excellence.
- Be Collaborative: Build strong teams and trusted partnerships, work strategically, and unite around shared goals and measures of success.