Grants Accounting Manager

Description

About the Organization: 

 

It is an exciting time at the Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) as we continue to undertake our mission. We know that creating long term solutions to food security requires more than meals. It requires education, training, and collaboration. We are seeking people with strong ideas and a passion to come together to address the complex interrelated issues of food security, poverty, and equity. We are expanding in multiple ways: providing food for today and addressing the root causes of hunger by partnering with organizations that provide critical services like job training programs, health care and education. Food has the power to transform lives and move everyone forward. Find out how on our website at capitalareafoodbank.org. Let us discuss how food is at the center of everyone's healthy life! 

 

Application Process:

We would like to kindly inform you that we are currently not accepting applications through this website.

 

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application directly through the following link to ensure that your application is properly reviewed and processed: Grants Accounting Manager.

 

Description: 

CAFB works with an umbrella of donors, from federal, state and local government to private funders to provide funding for the purchase and distribution of healthy food to communities throughout the Washington Metro Area. Under the direction of the Director of Grants, the Grants Accounting Manager will play a critical role in helping the Grants & Finance team day-to-day accounting and operations. This role requires a strong nonprofit U.S. GAAP accounting knowledge, excellent technology & systems skills, and a passion for supporting our mission.  

Applicants with interest in gaining experience with Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and/or AI tools in accounting are strongly encouraged to apply.  

 
Essential Functions: 

 

Grant Accounting, Reporting, and Operations – 90% 

• Leads and executes all routine grant accounting tasks, including: 

• Revenue recognition 

• Direct cost allocations 

• Indirect cost allocations 

• Labor allocations 

• Oversee allocations of food costs to grants 

• Performs grant expenditure reconciliations between ERP grants module and other systems/records 

• Works with programmatic team members to ensure completeness and accuracy of grant accounting records 

• Assists the Grants Director with maintaining relationships with external grantors and funders, as required 

• Assists the Controller and Grants Director with maintenance of ERP grants module 

• Oversees preparation of all monthly grant invoicing 

• Works with grants director, development team, and other internal stakeholders to oversee collections of grants/pledges receivable 

• Works with development department to develop interdepartmental workflows and standardize processes 

• Assists Grants Director with maintenance of LOE Management System 

• Oversees monthly reconciliations and recognition of deferred revenue and unbilled receivables 

• Assists in preparation of required grant reporting 

• Assists Grants Director in maintenance of grant documentation and related administration 

• Assist Grants Director with monthly grant expenditure review meetings 

 

Audit Support and Other Tasks – 10% 

• Assists Controller and Grants Director in responding to internal and external audit requests 

• Performs other tasks as assigned 

Qualifications

Requirements:  

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business-related field 

• 3 years of accounting experience in nonprofit grants accounting (e.g. – grants accounting, nonprofit public accounting) 

• Working knowledge of nonprofit U.S. GAAP  

• Experience working with federal grants 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel 

• Strong technology and systems skills 

• Self-motivated mindset 

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP system 

• Public accounting experience auditing nonprofit organizations 

• Driven – Attention to detail and solid communication skills.  Demonstrates the ability to plan, organize and prioritize multiple assignments.  Ability to work with limited supervision and make sound independent decisions.  Strong time management, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Technical – Knowledge and understanding of key accounting policies, procedures, and concepts.  Ability to develop methodologies for analysis and reconciliation is necessary.  Ability to forecast, analyze and prepare budgets and analyze and interpret a variety of financial statements and reports. 

• Strategic – Demonstrates the ability to approach the work with short- medium- and long-term alignment with the organization’s strategic plan and current priorities, resulting in continuous improvement in the quality, control and efficiency of the grants function 

• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors workflows to ensure timeliness. 

• Professionalism – Ability to handle access to sensitive information with confidentiality, impartiality, and neutrality. 

• Interpersonal – Ability to establish effective working relationships with users and peers and to develop successful plans of action with minimal direct supervision. 

• Communication – Communicates effectively and professionally in dealing with agency, vendor and funder representatives as well as staff at all levels of the organization. 

• Commitment to the Food Bank’s mission, vision and values. 

 

Other Skills, Abilities: 

• Commitment to the CAFB’s mission and team values 

• Office suite (Word, Outlook, SharePoint)  

• Strong communication skills 

 

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:  

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 

• Sitting: 80 percent of the time 

• Keyboarding: 80 percent of the time 

• Ability to travel to sites, as needed, throughout the metropolitan area 

• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position. 

 

Reporting: 

• Reports to Grants Director 

 

Compensation:

• $86,500 – $96,000 
   

Schedule:  

• Hybrid schedule; Mondays in office, two other flexible days in office, two days remote 

• Office locations in Northeast DC or Lorton VA 

 

NOTE: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.  

 

We Offer: At Capital Area Food Bank, we understand that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits including competitive compensation and benefits, free onsite parking, complimentary shuttle to metro, professional development, growth, and volunteer opportunities, fun work in a diverse environment. 

 

Application Process:

We would like to kindly inform you that we are currently not accepting applications through this website.

 

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application directly through the following link to ensure that your application is properly reviewed and processed: Grants Accounting Manager.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: 

Capital Area Food Bank welcomes and supports a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunities (EEO) for all applicants seeking employment and for all our employees. CAFB makes employment decisions based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, personal appearance, military status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, educational status, unemployment status, place of residence or business, source of income, reproductive health decision making or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally, harassment or discrimination based on these characteristics will not be tolerated at CAFB. To perform the essential functions of this position, reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities. 

Salary : $86,500 - $96,000