Finance - HS Grant Analyst (Accountant)

Finance - Hs Grant Analyst (Accountant)

Crystal Stairs : Improving the Lives of Families through Child Care Services, Research, and Advocacy

Crystal Stairs is committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce and culture. As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of activities or operations.

Fiscal - Grant Accountant

100% Onsite - Los Angeles CA 90056

What We're Looking For :

We are seeking a Grant Accountant that will be responsible for preparing financial reports and providing analysis for contracts and grants including Head Start, Early Head Start, Child Care Partnership, Child and Adult Food Program, as well as other funding sources to support the program. The position will assist with budget preparation for funding applications, perform routine accounting tasks, assist with monitoring budgets, assist with accounts payable review and track non-federal share (in-kind) contributions.

Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for funders, Policy Council, and program management.
• Monitor expenditures and budgets for assigned contracts / grants, reporting inconsistencies with the approved budget to the Sr. Grant Accountant and program management.
• Assist with developing budgets and preparing reports, having developed a good understanding of the Performance Standards, Head Start Act, Uniform Administrative and Cost Principles for federally funded programs, other funding source requirements, and operational policies.
• Prepare monthly Head Start, Early Head Start, and Child Care Partnership fiscal reports, federal SF-425, SF-428 and SF-429 reports, CACFP monthly claims and other reports as required by funders. Also prepare internal and ad hoc reports as needed.
• Assist with grant close-out activities, including reconciliations, final invoices, financial status reports, liquidations, and submitting timely and accurate reports.
• Prepare weekly cash drawdowns to meet agency policies and funding regulations.
• Review general ledger entries for accuracy, adjusting as needed.
• Assist with the review of accounts payable transactions for correct expense codes, cost allocation, funder approval, allowability, allocability, and reasonableness. Work with the program team to ensure these principles are understood.
• Assist with the preparation of the annual financial audit and funder monitoring reviews.
• Create reports in accounting system to ensure program management has access to requested financial information and reporting to assist with management of the contract / grant budgets.
• Attend department and Head Start Fiscal training as required.
• Attend or present at monthly Policy Council meetings to provide financial reports and other updates.
• The Fiscal Grant Accountant may be assigned other tasks in support of department and agency goals.

The Skills You Possess

Knowledge of GAAP, Uniform Administrative Requirements and Cost Principles, budgeting, cost allocation, and non-profit accounting; strong computer skills, including intermediate knowledge of Excel and must know how to use vlookup, sumif, and linking; proficient in the use of computerized accounting systems, including report creation and report template building; and working knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications. Preferred experience using Blackbaud Finance Edge NXT.

Education and Experience

Total Package of Benefits

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Crystal Stairs, Inc. is committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce and culture. As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs, Inc. provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, medical condition as defined by state law, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other legally protected status.