Senior Grants Accountant

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Senior Grants Accountant is a key member of the Finance Team responsible for managing the financial aspects of Open Arms' grant portfolio. This role ensures compliance with grant requirements, oversees grant-related accounting functions, and collaborates with program and development staff to support budgeting, reporting, and strategic financial planning. The Senior Grants Accountant plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity of financial data and supporting the organization's mission through sound fiscal stewardship.

Work Schedule

• Hybrid work model
• Travel to Seattle required 1-2 times per month

Grant Management & Compliance

Budgeting & Forecasting

Systems & Process Improvement

Cross-Functional Collaboration

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Mental and Physical Requirements

The physical / mental demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mental Requirements :

This position continuously requires interpersonal skills, teamwork, customer service, use of discretion, performing basic math and financial analysis, independent judgment and / or independent action, and reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English. Frequently requires independent decision-making and problem analysis to make recommendations for improvement and / or be involved in discussions around changes. The position requires creative thinking for resourcefulness and process improvements. Attention to detail also required.

Physical Requirements :

This position continuously requires sitting, hearing (using assistive devices if needed), and repetitive motion of the hands / wrists. Open Arms is housed in a wheelchair accessible, scented building, with wheelchair accessible bathrooms. Access to reliable transportation will be required for work-related travel. Daily working conditions include an open-office work environment at our Seattle location on Beacon Hill

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Birthwork in addition to this position : Open Arms deeply appreciates the skill and experience that birthworkers bring to our world. Based on the demands and requirements of this position, if the applicant is interested in taking on any births for Open Arms clients, the applicant can only take on one (1) Open Arms birth per year. Being an active or current doula is not a requirement of the position.

Note about our hybrid work environment : Most meetings can be conducted virtually, and many staff are working remotely if their job duties allow. In-person required activities include but are not limited to at least one team meeting per month, monthly org-wide meetings, client visits and births, and weekly pick up / drop off items.

Open Arms will provide you with the technology and equipment you need to be able to complete work and virtual meetings comfortably and safely from home. Feel free to discuss any concerns you have during the interview process. Since COVID-19 is still prevalent and our work is centered on high-risk populations (pregnant people and babies), Open Arms takes extra precautions such as staying home if you are feeling unwell, masking for a defined period of time for certain COVID-19 reasons, and testing when needed. In some cases, remote work is a possibility if staff need to refrain from in-person work for health & safety reasons.

WHAT WE OFFER

COMPENSATION : This is a 40-hour-per-week, exempt position with a salary range of $80,000 - $85,000 annually, commensurate on experience and qualifications.

BENEFITS :

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT : Open Arms is committed to the professional development of our staff. Each year we allocate professional development funds for each employee as well as support various group-training opportunities provided by Open Arms or by outside organizations. We know that historically BIPOC individuals do not have the same opportunities in society and as a result, these communities are underrepresented in leadership positions. We aim to support employees in their advancement both within Open Arms and beyond our organization.

FLEXIBLE & FAMILY-FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT : Open Arms is proud and committed to being a family-friendly workplace. We offer flexible work schedules with remote work being part of the usual weekly schedule for almost all staff as it fits with their job duties. We also offer generous paid-time-off for self and family care. Children of any age are welcome in our office, and many staff bring their children to work on a regular or as-needed basis. We have an onsite lactation lounge and encourage chestfeeding in the workplace. Note : Children are not allowed at home visits

SUPPORTIVE AND INCLUSIVE CULTURE : We have an informal workplace culture, and staff develop strong, supportive connections with each other. We have a highly collaborative culture and an open office work environment. We are proud of our extremely diverse staff in all demographic areas, which creates a very rich and inclusionary organizational culture. More than 80% of our staff identify as people of color.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY : Open Arms strives to be an affirming, positive, diverse work environment. Open Arms provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. We strongly encourage applications from communities of color and other historically underrepresented and marginalized groups.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Visit our CAREER CENTER, find the applicable job opening, and submit your cover letter and resume . Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. We place a heavy importance on cover letters during the screening process. Cover letters give us deeper insight into your experience and interest in Open Arms' work. Please do not skip this step.

If you have any questions, contact hiring@openarmsps.org. No phone calls or paper submissions please.

Interviews will be conducted in person and / or virtually. If someone from our hiring team reaches out to schedule an interview, please let us know about any accommodations or technology needs you might have to participate in the interview.