Grant/Contract Accountant

JOB PURPOSE:

The Grant/Contract Accountant will provide financial oversight/analysis for the efficient billing and financial evaluation of their assigned grants/contracts. The Grant/Contract Accountant will be responsible for accurate and timely preparation and submission of grant/contract invoices to comply with the invoicing requirements as outlined by each grant/contract.

This role requires a highly detail-oriented self-starter who can work independently but who is also a good team-player. This individual will need to be able to pick things up quickly and be able to meet strict deadlines while managing multiple tasks.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Become familiar with grant/contract requirements and what expenses are allowed under the agreement
• Meet all billing deadlines
• Evaluate all expenses in grant/contact ledger for allowable costs in accordance to grant/contact requirements and CFR Part 200, Uniform Guidance
• At the time of billing, reconcile billed/unbilled expenses between allowable and unallowable costs
• Maintain database of unbilled costs
• Evaluate those costs each billing cycle to determine if past unbillable expenses can be included in current invoice
• Determine how to resolve any unbilled amounts, prepare accruals or reclassifications as necessary
• Investigate unbilled differences and advise leadership of types of expenses that are not billable. Notify grant/contract leadership of any invoiced expenses denied by the awarding agency and the reason for the denial
• Maintain grant/contract budget monthly at the time of billing and advise grant/contract leadership when budget limits are approaching
• Communicate unbilled expenses to grant/contract leadership. Keep leadership advised of program's financial status
• Be familiar with expected grant/contract profit margin and monitor billing each month to compare current month margin to expected margin. Identify costs that contribute to variance and suggest corrections
• Research any errors in expense coding pertaining to grant/contract and determine the corrections needed to be made. Prepare journal entries to correct errors
• Meet regularly with grant/contract leadership to review the monthly spending plans and reports
• Coordinate with Finance staff to verify grant monies received are deposited to proper accounts
• Assist with month end closing process with rapid responses and updates to assist with timely issuance of monthly financial statements for grants/contracts.
• Review monthly financial statement for assigned grants/contracts for accuracy. Correct any identified errors
• Notify appropriate personnel when grant/contract has ended to prevent expenses recorded to the grant/contract ledger after it ends
• Coordinate, oversee, compile supporting documentation for financial audits for various grant/contracts
• Assist in other projects or duties as assigned
• Internalize Endeavors' mission to passionately serve vulnerable people in crisis through our innovative, personalized approach
• Demonstrate Exceptional customer service, in Everything you do, by placing the child, family, Veteran or client first to support our mission to "Empower people to build better lives for themselves, their families, and their communities."

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. Training in nonprofit accounting and grant administration preferred. Associate degree is acceptable with relevant experience.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a related field, multiple location accounting experience preferred; nonprofit accounting, consolidations, working with an institution subject to Uniform Guidance, and grant administration preferred.

ATTENDANCE: Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined in the employer's sole discretion.

LICENSES: Driver's License with clear record.

VEHICLE: Must have daily use of a vehicle without prior notice.

OTHER: Must be available and willing to travel to various locations and with such frequency as the business need dictates.

Endeavors has a longstanding practice of providing a work environment that is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities.

Endeavors also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email hr@endeavors.org or speak with your recruiter.

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