Grant Accountant
Robert Half Finance & Accounting
Description
We are in search of a Grant Accountant to join our team in the non-profit sector based in New York. This hybrid role, incorporating both remote and office-based work, will see you processing and maintaining accurate records of customer applications and inquiries. You will also manage customer accounts and take appropriate action as required.
Responsibilities
• Analyze and prepare monthly financial statements and variance reports across multiple programs to provide informed advice to program directors.
• Lead complex financial analysis to develop budgets, including responding to request for proposals (RFPs).
• Execute grant closeout functions as required by contracts administration and sponsors, including performing budget modifications as needed.
• Monitor program expenses and revenue billings against approved budget, and develop budget modifications if necessary.
• Ensure all requirements set by contracts administration and funders during the grant closeout process are complied with, including the submission of quarterly, semi-annual, or annual reports.
• Assess the feasibility of RFPs, track contract performance against the budget, and collaborate with program staff to forecast budgets.
• Compile and analyze accounting records and other data to determine the financial resources required to implement a program.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports for budget analysis, while ensuring adherence to guidelines and policies, and monitoring the financial and programmatic status of assigned accounts.
• Prepare schedules and reconciliations as required for the annual audit.
• Utilize skills in Grant Accounting, Government Grants, Grant Management, and Sage Intacct.
Please send resumes directly to saravana.velayutham@roberthalf(.)com. If you're working with one of my colleagues in the tri-state area, please reach out to them and refer to job reference number 02940-0013149205
Requirements
• Accounting Degree
• 3+ years New York City or New York State Government Grants experience – either from a Non Profit organization or Accounting Firm where they audit Non Profit organizations
• DOE & Headstart Grants experience a plus
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