project accountant Brooklyn, NY
Job description
St. Nicks Alliance, not for profit agency, seeks to transform lives of low- and moderate-income people through employment, education, housing, and health care. We do this by delivering impactful services with measurable outcomes to children, adults, and the elderly. As a civic anchor we carry out this mission within the context of building a sustainable community for all people through the arts, environmental advocacy, and urban planning.
The Jr. Grants Accountant is a member of the Finance team and reports to the Grants Manager. The primary responsibilities include all aspects of contract accounting, budget development, budget modifications, internal reporting (including monthly/quarterly variance reporting), monthly billing and reconciliations. The Jr. Grants Accountant ensures compliance with funding source guidelines, timely receipt of revenue, and accurate submission of financial reports.
She/he is expected to use and apply accounting skills at full proficiency level to analyze and resolve accounting transactions, and initiate appropriate corrections. The Jr. Grants Accountant interacts with programmatic staff to assist with contract budget management and resolve discrepancies and disputes. She/he serves as liaison with government Contracts.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for federal, state and city contract management, including communication with funding sources and program staff
- Monitors grant expenses to ensure they are within approved budgets, posted to appropriate accounts and incurred within regulatory guidelines
- Prepares timely correcting entries as needed
- Prepare all monthly and quarterly vouchers for those grants and contracts assigned.
- Prepare Budgets and Budget Modifications for assigned contracts
- Analyze revenue and expenses and prepare justification of variances
- Prepare A/R entries for all assigned contracts billed monthly. Enter A/R data into the A/R Subsidiary Ledger in a timely fashion.
- Analyze A/R aging and taking actions for timely payments
- Reviews and reconcile accounts receivables to ensure timely payments.
- Performs monthly reconciliations of assigned contracts
- Ensure compliance with contract requirements
- Conducts monthly/quarterly review with sponsored program staff and document variances and corrective action plans
- Maintains complete and accurate grant files
- Regularly communicates contract requirements and updates to program staff
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
- Entry Level but years of relevant experience in contracts management in a non-profit environment a plus
- BS degree required
- Ability to be flexible and to adjust work schedule to reflect varying accounting deadlines
- Proficiency in MS Office, including the ability to operate computerized accounting and spreadsheet programs
- High degree of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality
- Superior spreadsheets skills and a good knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making skills
- Effective verbal, listening and written communication skills
- Effective organizational, stress and time management skills
- Demonstrates a sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently or as a team member
- Ability to work with a diverse group of people
- Pro-active work ethic.
Skills
- Accounting software
- Entry Level Accounting
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.72 - $30.21 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
- Office
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Brooklyn, NY 11211: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Work Location: In person
