General Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the comprehensive financial management of grants, including budgeting, reporting, and analysis
- Protect the privacy of the agency and hold in confidence all information about customers
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and internal policies, while also contributing to the overall financial health of the organization
- Manage the financial aspects of grants, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Collaborate with administrative and program staff to develop grant budgets and monitor their activity in the accounting software
- Audit grant accounting data and correct errors
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, statutes, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Review and submit timely financial reports to government agencies and other funding sources
- Monitor grant contractor and sub-recipient agreements, ensuring adherence to financial policies and sound business practices
- Review Financial Policies Procedures at least annually or as needed for proposed updates
- Assist with updating other financial policies and procedures
- Gather and prepare information for the annual Single Audit and other required financial audits and monitoring
- Contribute to annual budgeting and forecasting financial projections
- Supervise preparation of journal entries and month-end closing process
- Gather and prepare information for the annual financial audit
- Maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers
- Manage the performance of the Budget Coordinator and Accounting Specialist
- Facilitate comprehensive orientation and ongoing training within the Finance Department
- Complete other tasks, projects, and responsibilities as assigned
Education and Experience Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field with an accounting concentration
- Minimum of three years of experience in accounting and business administration
Additional Requirements:
- Work is performed in an office cubicle environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment
- Must be able to move short distances, exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Must have proficient computer and technical skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and the Internet
- Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, provide proof of insurance, and successfully pass a motor vehicle record review annually.
- Must successfully pass a background check, including criminal history and Central Registry clearance, at the time of hire and when requested at any time during employment.
- Must comply with the Agency's smoke-free and drug-free policies.
