What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grant Accountant position at Homeboy Industries?
MISSION STATEMENT
Homeboy Industries provides hope, training, and support to formerly gang-involved and recently incarcerated men and women, allowing them to redirect their lives and become contributing members of our community.
Job Title: Grant Accountant
Reports To: Director of Finance
SUMMARY
As Grant Accountant you will apply accounting and finance principles to assist with financial reporting and government grant fund accounting. We are seeking a team-oriented accountant who will work on tracking all government and foundation grants, participating in the proposal process, expense coding, and invoicing.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
EEO & ADA Statement
Homeboy Industries is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Additionally, Homeboy Industries is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, job interview or to otherwise perform the essential duties of this job, please contact HR Director at 323.526.1254 ext. 340.
Homeboy Industries provides hope, training, and support to formerly gang-involved and recently incarcerated men and women, allowing them to redirect their lives and become contributing members of our community.
Job Title: Grant Accountant
Reports To: Director of Finance
SUMMARY
As Grant Accountant you will apply accounting and finance principles to assist with financial reporting and government grant fund accounting. We are seeking a team-oriented accountant who will work on tracking all government and foundation grants, participating in the proposal process, expense coding, and invoicing.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with month end journal entries in accordance with US GAAP
- Read government grant agreements and contracts with understanding of invoicing guidelines
- Ensure proper coding of grant expenses by determining allowable expenses
- Work with programs and grant managers to implement procedures to ensure proper spending and tracking of grant funds
- Assist with tracking timesheets for personnel involved with grants
- Create and issue invoices accurately based on grant agreement and ensure timely collection
- Assists in the management of the credit card program
- Assists in the maintenance of the General Ledger
- Participate in the financial audit and preparation of required audit support schedules
- Participate in cross training of other roles and responsibilities across the accounting team
- Develop ad-hoc reports and analysis for cross-functional teams and management as requested
- Challenge seeker and problem solver; eagerness to learn new things
- Ability to build relationships with internal departments and external parties
- Team player, open to helping the team whenever necessary
- Experience working with individuals of diverse backgrounds
- Detail oriented and organized
- Strong ethical and moral fortitude
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 2 or more years of accounting experience in accounting
- Experience with government grants and fund accounting a plus
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- $80,000-$85,000
Eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more. Enjoy a generous time-off plan with vacation days, sick days, and paid holidays.
EEO & ADA Statement
Homeboy Industries is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Additionally, Homeboy Industries is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, job interview or to otherwise perform the essential duties of this job, please contact HR Director at 323.526.1254 ext. 340.
Salary : $85,000 - $90,000
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