Grants Accountant

The Grants 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. The position will directly support YMCA’s Emerging Grants and Equity grants portfolio. The successful person will also support and supervise as needed other junior level staff.

Salary range is $68,000-$90,000 per year with full-time benefits and opportunities to grow within the organization!

• Competitive salaries reflecting your skills and experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees, plus wellness programs, mental health resources, and a family gym membership.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays, with flexible work hours for work-life balance.
• 403(b) plan with company contributions for eligible employees after 2 years of service.
• Continuous learning opportunities through workshops and training programs.
• Supportive work environment valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Discounts on programs, employee assistance programs, and company-sponsored events.

Scope of Responsibilities

• 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 budgets which 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.
• Work closely with interdepartmental staff, Internal Audit and Compliance, Legal, Centers Business Office and Federal, state and local governmental agencies.
• Provide accounting information and technical assistance to subcontractors and sub-recipients when necessary.
• Work with funding authorities to correct or adjust outages.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• 10 years of progressive accounting experience, at least three of which are directly related to grant accounting
• Knowledge of general accounting principles and practices, accrual accounting, grants accounting and cost allocation and government funding
• Ability to plan, design and implement specialized financial accounting procedures and reports
• Must have a strong technical understanding of the Balance Sheet and P/L statements and accrual-based accounting.
• Prepare clear, concise financial reports for managers, grantors, and other internal and external users
• Ability to evaluate current accounting policies and procedures and recommend improvements
• Advanced PC skills including advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, query, and reporting tools
• Deep knowledge of government grants, budget development, vouchering, billing, budget revisions and compliance
• Strong analysis skills with the ability to analyze and present data effectively
• Strong consulting and influencing skills with the ability to consult with and work with multiple stakeholders. This includes verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively adapt messages to audience.
• Strategic thinking and tactical skills with the ability to be very detail-oriented while also seeing the big picture.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups and maintain confidentiality

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

Salary : $68,000 - $90,000