What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager – Grants and Foundations position at Helping People - United Way of Greater St. Louis?
Accounting Manager - Grants and Foundations
At United Way of Greater St. Louis, we unite people and organizations to tackle the most critical challenges facing our community. Through collaborative efforts, we're transforming our region into a place where everyone can live, work, and thrive. Join us in this mission to create lasting change beyond just a day job. Come be a part of something meaningful!
The Accounting Manager - Grants and Foundations performs specific lead accountant duties for various grants, programs and accounts. This role is an audit liaison for those programs and accounts and provides excellent customer service to other internal departments, to external donors, and to other stakeholders. A high degree of personal integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality is necessary given financial areas of responsibilities.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including 12 days of vacation earned over the first 12 months of employment, sick pay, 10 company holidays, 5 1 / 2 flexible / personal holidays, 3 volunteer days, parental leave, health, dental, vision and life insurance for you and your family, short term disability, long term disability, and a 403(b) with an organization match and 3-year vesting schedule.
General Responsibilities :
- Function as lead accountant for miscellaneous internal grants, community initiative program funds and temporary restricted funds, doing necessary journal entries and reporting to assure funds are spent only to the extent they are available.
- Meticulously tracking all grant funds received, ensuring expenditures strictly adhere to specific guidelines outlined in the grant agreement, classifying costs as either direct or indirect, and maintaining detailed documentation to demonstrate compliance with federal regulations, particularly regarding allowable costs and cost principles outlined in 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards).
- Manage financial accounts as assigned and prepare associated, assigned reconciliations and work papers for annual audit, 5500 and 990 federal returns and other miscellaneous reporting.
- Follow established guidelines for keeping supervisors informed of progress, developments and obtaining approvals.
Key Accountabilities :
KSA (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) :
Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
United Way of Greater St. Louis is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $65,000
