Program Accountant

Description Work Hours : 8 : 30 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m. Workdays : Monday – Friday Various early evenings and / or weekends Mission : The mission of Catholic Charities is to provide for the needs of our community through selfless service under the sign of love.

Summary :

The Program Accountant is responsible for overseeing all financial activities related to their assigned programs, ensuring compliance with both federal and non-federal funding requirements. This role plays a critical part in guiding the agency’s fiscal decision-making by analyzing financial trends and spending patterns.

Under the supervision of the Director of Finance, the Program Accountant collaborates closely with Program Managers and Program Directors to ensure the timely and accurate preparation of financial reports. Responsibilities span the full lifecycle of program financial management—from budget development and implementation to ongoing monthly monitoring and final closeout. This position ensures all financial practices align with applicable regulations and supports the long-term financial sustainability of the programs.

Position Responsibilities :

Program and Grant Financial Management

• Conduct detailed financial analysis and forecasting of program and grant revenues and expenditures to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Analyze historical and current financial data, trends, and cost structures to support accurate program budget development.
• Develop, revise, and maintain program and grant budgets, ensuring alignment with funding requirements and program goals.
• Monitor and manage a portfolio of program budgets totaling over $5 million, ensuring financial integrity and accountability.
• Record and track all funds received for assigned programs and grants, ensuring accurate and timely recognition

Collaboration and Reporting

Compliance and Documentation

Departmental Support and Audit Readiness

Professional Conduct and Development

Competencies

Adaptability

Critical Thinking

Communication

Integrity / Honesty

Results Oriented

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications :

Minimum Knowledge and Skills :

Disclaimer :

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job description or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, etc.)

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