Grants Accountant

URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER SOUTHWESTERN OHIO•Cincinnati, OH

3d•$60,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

As our Grants Accountant, you are responsible for managing and performing all financial aspects of pre- and post-award grant activities, including preparing and monitoring grant budgets, ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements, tracking expenses, and preparing financial projections and reporting. Working collaboratively with the Development and Program teams, this role will ensure accuracy in grant billing and compliance with Funders’ requirements. A successful candidate must have experience in non-profit accounting, understand all aspects of the grant life cycle, and personally align with the Urban League’s mission and values.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
Proven experience with grant accounting and/or grant management including the ability to understand and interpret grant award documents to manage the financial aspects.
Proven work experience in non-profit accounting including in-depth knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Proven experience performing various mathematical and financial calculations.
Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate and maintain relationships with departmental staff, vendors, and funders.
Strong technology capabilities, including MS Office (Excel and Outlook) and financial software (Financial Edge experience preferred).
Strong attention to detail and the ability to take the initiative and self-start.
Capacity to manage multiple tasks and projects.
Results-focused with a high commitment to quality and accurate work.
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Alignment with our mission and values.
Favorable background check.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with programmatic staff to develop accurate grant budgets.
Monitor and track expenses and revenue to ensure alignment with budgets and expense allocations.
Prepare budget modifications as needed.
Prepare and process program grant invoicing.
Conduct regular reviews with programmatic staff to ensure spending is on track and in compliance with grant requirements.
Resolve discrepancies as needed.
Prepare accurate grant financial reporting and analysis for compliance requirements and accurate decision-making.
Participate in all grant audits and prepare required documentation as needed.
Ensure proper journal entries are completed related to funding sources.
Perform regular reconciliation of grant accounts including accurate recording of all grant financial transactions in the general ledger in compliance with accounting standards.
Ensure compliance with all grant terms and requirements, applicable laws, and regulations.
Partner with the Development team for proper FTE payroll allocations.
Maintain accurate and complete records of grant transactions, financial reporting, and communication with funders.
Use Financial Edge to record transactions accurately.
Provide financial support to programmatic staff regarding budget and expense management.
Partner with the Development team to financially close out grants, including final reporting and reconciling financial data for grant award documentation.
Maintain and update internal grant accounting, billing, and reporting processes and procedures.