What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grant Accountant position at Alternatives For Girls?
The Grant Accountant supports AFG’s mission and performs the accounting and finance functions for AFG programs funded by grants or special revenue.
Key Responsibilities:
• Maintain complex tracking systems to manage diverse grant programs. Reconcile grant financial records and prepare month-end reports for finance and grantors.
• Set-up new grants, manage and closeout existing grants, and verify grant expenditures and budget overruns. Maintain all grant report information in the accounting system.
• Compile, track and review all monthly grant expenditures for compliance with grant contracts; and produce monthly report summaries.
• Work with program staff to manage the process of requesting, receiving, and paying-out grant funds, while maintaining compliance with grant agreements and contracts.
• Prepare and audit invoices in compliance with grant agreements, verify eligibility of costs and track scope and budget changes. Regularly monitor actual grant expenditures against budgets.
• Prepare, analyze and issue accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, semi-annually and final reports as required by grantors.
Demonstrated Abilities:
• Good organizational and project management skills
• Ability to set priorities, take initiative and meet deadlines
• Detail-oriented with the ability to analyze and interpret data for accuracy
• Ability to communicate financial/accounting information clearly and concisely
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred, but that extensive work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• And 3-5 years of relevant experience, preferably with a nonprofit organization
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and government grant guidelines
• Proficient with Microsoft applications (i.e., Excel and Word) and use of the Internet
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000
