SENIOR GRANT ACCOUNTANT

SENIOR GRANT ACCOUNTANT Key Duties and Responsibilities :  Work closely with Director of Grants to develop grant budget during application process and timely bill the funding agencies monthly based on the actual expenditure once obtaining the grants.  Monitor the grant spending, work with program managers on a monthly basis to ensure accurate and timely spend-down of the grants, validate the matching payroll and other expenses for the grants, and ensure accurate reporting of the grants as requested by the federal and state agencies and other grantors.  Record journal entries for grants and contracts and reconcile grant receivable and temporary restricted net assets on a monthly basis.  Ensure compliance for all grants in accordance with regulatory requirements.  Compile information for UDS, FFR, and other grant reporting in accordance with federal reporting requirements, ensure timely filing of federal grant reports.  Prepare and compile information for UFR and Single Audit under the federal Uniform Guidance.  Work with HR, program managers, and Finance team, to ensure time and effort reports are submitted timely and expenses are allocated to the right grant cost centers.  Review P&L for grant cost centers on a monthly basis to ensure revenue matches expenses, initiate and record payroll and non-payroll expense reclasses.  Provide grant budget and forecast information for operations and clinical budget in the annual budget process and quarterly forecast.  Perform financial feasibility on new investments or expansions of the service scope. Qualifications  Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.  Knowledge of HRSA, Department of Public Health grants, grant financial reporting requirements, and Uniform Guidance Single Audit experience.  At least 5-8 years of grant budget and billing experience.  Excellent communication and relationship building skills, able to negotiate and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.  Ability to work with regulatory personnel and program directors and managers.  Excellent organization and time management skills with ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines.  Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.  Ability to maintain confidentiality.  Proficient with Microsoft office with advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.  Proficient with Microsoft Dynamics SL (Solomon) and / or other accounting software.