What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at livingHR?
Join our client, a mission-driven non-profit in West Central Florida, to support the Director of Finance and various departments, with a primary focus on grant-related tasks. We are seeking candidates who bring a positive attitude to the team, contributing to their great work environment!
This role is Hybrid 1x per week.
\n- Under direction of Controller/Director of Finance, individual will effectively recommend and maintain accounting practices to ensure accurate and reliable data necessary for business operations
- Maintain a system of financial accounting, reporting, and record keeping in accordance to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) for all grant and designated funding
- Leads the development and implementation of a grants fiscal management to include tracking and reporting on budget vs. actual results on a per grant basis.
- Assists Development, Programs and Operations teams leadership with pre-award budget development and performs post-award budget revision reporting for grants
- Ensures budgetary control and post-award compliance with federal, state, local, and funder regulations.
- Oversees invoicing and reconciliation processes related to drawdowns from funding agencies.
- Monitors grant activity to identify and address cost overruns, cost sharing, and unallowable administrative expenses.
- Reconciles and prepares monthly and quarterly financial grant reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting procedures
- Prepares and maintains reimbursement expenditure reports for grants and reconciles monthly grant reports to funds received
- Maintains monthly performance and accountability for current and pending federal, state, local, foundation, and private grants
- Attends monthly review meetings with the Finance and Development Teams
- Assists with Grant Monitoring and Grant Audits
- Collaborate with internal staff and external stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely financial and accounting information and provide support as needed.
- Maintain an up-to-date understanding of internal control requirements and ensure adherence to organizational standards and protocols.
- Demonstrate the ability to take on new tasks and responsibilities as business priorities and requirements evolve.
- Follow all company safety, personnel, and operational policies to maintain a compliant and safe work environment.
- Maintain punctuality and adhere to work schedules to ensure the department operates effectively and efficiently.
- Contribute positively to team dynamics by fostering a productive, cooperative, and collaborative work environment.
- Prepare and deliver ad hoc reports and analyses to management and other internal stakeholders, ensuring data accuracy and actionable insights.
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting or finance, or 5 years related experience in an accounting or grants management role, or a combination of education and experience
- Commitment to understanding and supporting the organization's mission
- Ability to safeguard and maintain confidentiality of personnel information
- Exercise good judgment and discretion; strong ethical character capable of handling confidential financial information
- May be required to adjust work schedule to meet deadlines
- Experience using Microsoft Office or comparable application suite and accounting applications
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to understand and organize detailed information, strategize best use of funding, and possess a high level of attention to detail with the ability to solve problems and show initiative
- Ability to handle multiple projects while adhering to deadlines
- Work closely with management to keep projects and tasks moving forward
$48,000 - $58,200 a year
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Salary : $48,000 - $58,200
