Do you have 1-2 years experience with nonprofit accounting, specifically with Abila (formerly MIP Sage Fund Accounting)?

We are searching for a Grants Accountant for a Community Service Organization in The Bronx, NY. The position is a Full-Time, Fully In Person, Temporary-to-Permanent assignment.

ORGANIZATION: Community Service

LOCATION: The Bronx, NY

POSITION TITLE: Grants Accountant

SCHEDULE: Full Time (40 hrs./wk.)

DURATION: Temporary-to-Permanent

PAY RATE: Temp ($30-35/hr. DOE): Permanent Salary ($60-75K/yr. plus benefits)

Is This Your Dream Job? The Grants Accountant will be responsible for periodic reporting to government funders. Under the supervision of the Grants Manager or Chief Financial Officer, the Grants Accountant completes the operational financial transactions for various Federal, State, and Local contracts. The Grants Accountant will complete the process of contacting grantees and their administrators to obtain required reporting for the grants team.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Experience with Abila (formerly MIP Sage Fund Accounting) or similar accounting software is highly desirable
• Strong administrative, and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to produce accurate and timely work products when working under pressure
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise appropriate discretion with information

How You Will Spend Your Day:

• Monthly billing for Contracts
• Conducts monthly analysis and reconciliations of contracts
• Process Accounts Payable, Bank deposits, and petty cash replenishment duties as needed
• Complete monthly general ledger account analysis and balance sheet reconciliations
• Analyzes general ledger activity.
• Monitors the collection of government contract receivables
• Work with Grant Account(s) II and Grant Manager:       

o  Prepares monthly and quarterly financial reports to governmental agencies for expense reimbursement

o  Preparation for periodic audits performed by governmental agencies and organization’s annual audit.

o  Participates in status meetings with program managers to strategize on contract compliance issues

o  Prepares budget modifications, coordinating with finance and program staff as necessary

o  Works closely with Program Staff analyzing accounting treatment of funds and contract

o  Complete Year-end contract close-outs

o  Liaises with funders as necessary

• Prepares adjusting, month-end, and year-end closing journal entries. Assist program and annual audits
• Completes projects assigned by the Grants Manager and Chief Financial Officer 

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