Description Robert Half is partnering with a local organization who is actively seeking a grant accountant to join the team. They will be responsible for preparing financial reports for grants and will support efforts for ensuring grant funding is spent within the restrictions set by the grantor. The Grant Accountant will utilize tools, processes and approaches to ensure that work is done in the most effective and efficient manner. Duties:
Gain a thorough working knowledge of all restricted support arrangements, including local, state, and federal grants, to ensure that all reporting requirements and other terms of the award agreements are met
Determine classification and treatment of revenues and expenses related to the grants, and prepare journal entries to classify certain revenues and expenses as related to grants
Coordinate and monitor compliance with the charters, federal, state, and other obligations as they relate to grants
Work closely with program managers to meet the budgets
Ensure fiscal data is submitted in a timely manner to secure funding (upfront data input, and cash reports)
Prepare expense reports and submit reimbursement claims for grants
Coordinate the effort certification and collection process to ensure that effort certification responsibilities are met for grants
Requirements
Federal Grant, Grant Accounting, Government Grants, Foundation Grants, Audit - Financial, Expense Reports, Operational Budgets, Manage Budgets, Program Budgets
Basic knowledge of GAAP
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent organization, prioritization, oral and written communication skills
Detail oriented, efficient and accurate
Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
Ability to build and/or strengthen relationships with external stakeholders
Familiarity with and willingness to learn about and utilize technology to improve communication, collaboration, and productivity
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