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Grant Accountant

Alternatives Inc.
Detroit, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 2/11/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2025

Job Description

Job Description

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
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