Kforce has a client that is seeking a Grants and Contracts Accountant in Bronx, NY to join their team. Our client helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. They are an employer of choice for anyone interested in a meaningful career in the social services field. Responsibilities: * Billing/Accounts Receivable * Manage the monthly analysis and timely billing of all assigned government and foundation contracts * Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, or semi-annual billing of all contracts as appropriate * Follow up expeditiously with all relevant government agencies on questioned expenditures * Verify collections of funds with Accounts Receivable and ensure accuracy of receivable balances in the ledger for the assigned contracts * Provide monthly updates to cash flow analysis for contracts being managed * Train program staff on the proper coding of expenditures * Perform monthly grant reconciliations to ensure that all activities under each grant fall within the funder and agency guidelines; Processes payroll expense reclasses as needed o Reviews change of status forms Budgeting/Forecasting * Work with program staff to develop budgets and budget modifications as required and needed by program staff and government agencies; Provide assumptions and actual data for budget development of Engages in a forecasting process with the programs to review significant changes from budget * Process requests for advances on new contracts * Ensure accuracy of budget information in the general ledger * Prepares cash flow projections during budget and budget modification processes * Communicates budget submission deadlines * Train program staff as needed on how to read the budget to actual financial variance reports * Meet quarterly with program staff to review financial status and that the budgets are up to date and accurate * Analyzes variances and communicates with programs Administrative