Grants Accountant - Finance
Company: Friends of Youth
Location: Kirkland
Posted on: October 2, 2024
Job Description:
The Accountant facilitates and administers an efficient and
effective process of billing and collection of executed grants
contracts and cash receipts.Reports To: Director of Government and
Community GrantsSchedule: In-person Monday through Friday 8:30AM to
5:00PMessential dutiesGrants and Contracts Administration
- Review grant contracts, awards and policies to identify fiscal
requirements and allowable costs for compliance and grant billing
requirements and other deliverables.
- Set up new grants when received; generate an ID, enter budget
information into the financial system and update the invoicing and
reporting trackers.
- Ensure timely billing to grantors for services rendered as
allowed in the contract.
- Track aging of receivables and follow up as necessary for
timely payments.
- Copy receipts and provide documentation required by the
grantor.
- Inform management of any audited findings overdue invoices and
budget concerns.
- Provide advice and problem-solving support to Directors and
Managers of Program to meet grant requirements.
- Update and present quarterly financial reports to Directors and
Managers of Program.
- Prepare financial reports per grantor requirements.
- Maintain grant billing documentation in an organized and
searchable manner.
- Support the Finance Department in annual audit and site
visits.
- Assist with preparation of annual operating budget.job
requirementsa. Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
- Minimum of 1 year experience in general accounting and accounts
payable.
- Non-profit experience preferred.
- Grant Accounting experience preferred.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of MS365 Power Platform.b.
Additional Requirements
- Must satisfactorily pass criminal history check.
- Must satisfactorily pass tuberculosis (TB) test.
- Must have reliable transportation and a valid Washington State
driver's license (or be able to obtain one by date of
employment).
- Employees and volunteers who operate their own or Friends of
Youth vehicles on Friends of Youth business, must have a safe
driving record as defined by Friends of Youth.
- Employees and volunteers who operate their own vehicle(s) on
Friends of Youth business must carry auto liability insurance that
complies with the requirements of Friends of Youth.
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required. There are no
exemptions.
- Ability to be onsite in Kirkland, WA Monday through Friday
8:30AM to 5:00PMc. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Able to engage with diverse populations in a culturally
responsive manner.
- Demonstrate a commitment to the values of diversity, equity,
and inclusion by honoring and celebrating diverse characteristics
and expressions of personal identity.
- Strong commitment to Friends of Youth's mission, vision, and
values.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP.
- Knowledge of OMB Uniform Guidance, cost principles and audit
requirements for federal awards preferred and/or able to quickly
learn and apply these types of requirements
- Knowledge of County and Federal HHS/HUD grant guidelines
preferred and/or able to quickly learn and apply these types of
requirements.
- Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
and attention to detail.
- Able to work independently, self-direct and obtain the
information needed to perform daily and evolving functions.
- Able to manage multiple tasks and projects, meet multiple and
often conflicting deadlines and keep up with a fast-paced ever
changing work environment.
- Demonstrate flexibility in work settings, maturity of judgement
and ability to maintain cooperative diplomatic working
relationships with co-workers, directors, managerial team and
grantors.
- Proficient skill set with Microsoft Office programs.d. Physical
Demands and Work EnvironmentThe physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing
the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit
for long periods of time. In this position, you must be able to
regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
We offer:
- Generous time off including 15 vacation days per year, paid
sick leave, 11 paid holidays, 2 social justice leave days per year
for full-time employees
- Health insurance package including medical, dental, vision,
24/7 access to telehealth, long term disability and life
insurance
- Retirement plan with match
Friends of Youth is committed to equity and creating a diverse and
inclusive work environment as an equal opportunity employer. We
welcome, honor, and celebrate our clients, colleagues, and
communities' diverse identities and cultures.
Compensation details: 75000-93750 Yearly Salary
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Keywords: Friends of Youth, South Hill , Grants Accountant - Finance, Accounting, Auditing , Kirkland, Washington
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