Grants Accountant

Third Way, a national think tank that champions modern center-left ideas, is seeking an experienced Grants Accountant. Read the full description and apply now: https://thirdway.recruitee.com/o/grants-accountant-washington

Job Description:
The Grants Accountant performs the accounting and financial support functions for program and organization-wide foundation grants. These functions include: preparing financial projections and contributing to budgets, expense tracking, actual v. budget reporting, reviewing/monitoring of individual grants and transactions for compliance with grant funds requirements, billing and collections, journal entries, and financial grant reporting including preparation of report financials for granting authorities. 

This position may also be required to verify budget proposals for grant applications and ensure staff time allocations are valid. The Grants Accountant provides accounting support to the finance department as well as program heads. The position will also answer inquiries from external auditors concerning grant information and effectively communicate complex financial issues to employees, auditors, and granting agencies.

As the Grants Accountant, a typical day might include…

• Working extensively with the Director of Finance, Grant Manager and other program staff.
• Planning, organizing, and coordinating the accounting and financial reporting for grant portfolios, including: supporting the preparation of the annual and project budgets, forecasting revenue, estimating any carry-over of funds from one year to the next.
• Researching issues, preparing invoices and recording restricted fund expenditures.
• Preparing or assisting with the preparation of all applicable financial reports for programs and ensures the timely submission thereof.
• Coordinating with key personnel at all levels of the organization to support proper and timely expenditure of grant funds in compliance with applicable guidelines and budget deadlines.
• Developing positive working relationships to foster a collaborative environment for grant coordination and oversight.
• Computing, preparing, applying and submitting the annual indirect cost rate.
• Compiling year-end reports, work papers and analysis necessary for the auditors to complete the yearly audit.
• Maintaining grants financial records and databases.
• Reviewing and approving journal entries for programs, assigning account codes and monitoring charges for reasonableness and compliance with each individual grant.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Have a degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field
• Have at least 3-4 years of experience in general accounting; grant accounting is a plus
• Are detailed oriented, can prioritize, self-direct, and analyze situations
• Have working knowledge of GAAP and non-profit accounting
• Are skilled in researching, analyzing and evaluating complex financial data
• Are able to develop clear, concise, and accurate financial reports in MS Excel
• Have excellent interpersonal skills, ability to provide a high level of customer service and establish and maintain effective interdepartmental communications and relationships
• Are proficient in MS Office, Sage Intacct, and comprehensive databases
• Are curious and eager for professional development
• Think on your feet and adapt to changes effortlessly
• Communicate complex financial data clearly and effectively in writing and verbally with non-financial colleagues.