Grant Accountant

Grant Accountant Location Cincinnati, OH (Walnut Hills area) :

The Grant Accountant provides accounting and financial oversight for federal and non-federal grants and other accounting support for United Way of Greater Cincinnati (UWGC), UWGC Foundation (Fdtn), and any shared services. KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Provide accounting and financial oversight for federal and non-federal grants including but not limited to:
  • Provide accounting assistance with grant applications.
  • Process grants by reviewing grant documentation and communicating with grant manager and other parties as appropriate.
  • Research and review OMB circulars and other regulations associated with federal and non-federal funding to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements.
  • Maintain finance/accounting infrastructure and processes necessary for ongoing grant monitoring/reporting, including preparation and application of approved federal indirect cost rate.
  • Provide training and technical support related to grants, including maintenance of grant policies/procedures, providing sub-recipient training, acting as a resource to grant managers and other UWGC departments, agency partners and sub-recipients related to compliance requirements
  • Provide ongoing grant monitoring/reporting in compliance with grant requirements including drawdowns, review of budget vs. actual expenditures, non-federal matches, sub-recipient monitoring, and formal grant reporting to funders as required. Coordinate the A-133 and other audit requirements.
  • Work with program manager to create and maintain monthly financial reporting for grant related initiatives and provide support for the annual operating budget process
• Perform accounting for UWGC and UWGCF including but not limited to:
  • Record bank/investment activity
  • Prepare journal entries including payroll imports, accruals, and month end entries.
  • Analyze bank accounts and make recommendations regarding cash flow strategies
  • Prepare month-end reconciliations including cash/investment accounts and other balance sheet items for UWGC and UWGCF
  • Prepare monthly reports for UWGC departments and managers
  • Prepare audit work papers for UWGC and Fdtn. Respond to auditor inquiries and provide supporting documentation.
  • Contribute to special projects.
• Perform accounting for the City of Cincinnati and other agreements, including budgeting, reconciliation, invoicing, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Knowledge of not-for-profit accounting, GAAP, GAAS, and federal grant accounting preferred.
• Proficiency in basic Microsoft Word and intermediate Excel.
• Experience with federal grants and previous accounting experience preferred.

SALARY: $56,000 + Benefits Package :

• Generous paid time off including vacation, personal, sick, and holiday time
• Option for one work from home day per week (by department and schedule)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 403b plan with company match
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and access to other free health programs
• Community volunteer opportunities
• Professional development and training opportunities