What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grant Accountant position at Scion Staffing?
Scion Executive Search has been engaged to conduct an immediate search for a highly collaborativeGrant Accountantfor one of the largest providers of social services for the state of Washington. This incredible opportunity plays a key role as part of a regional team responsible for a $100M budget. You will have your own portfolio of 5-8 property and program managers. This full-time position offers a salary of$80,000 $85,000/year DOE;ahybrid scheduleout of Seattle, WA 98144; a robust benefits package including a 403b and a pension plan.
The Role:Reporting to the Director of Finance the Grant Accountant is responsible for managing the financial activities related to property assets, capital projects, and grant funding. This position ensures compliance with funder requirements, maintains accurate financial records, and supports the organization's mission by effectively managing resources.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Grant Accounting:
This impactful and highly rewarding full-time opportunity offers a competitive base salary of $80,000$85,000 based on experience, a hybrid schedule option, plus a robust benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, FSA option, commuter/parking subsidy, 403b, and a pension plan.
For immediate consideration apply viahttps://scionstaffing.com/job/12630
About Our Firm:Scion Executive Search is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.
We are proud to be part of theForbeslists of the Best Recruitment Firmsandthe Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as aClearlyRatedBest of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm byThe Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be foundonline. Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.
For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualifiedapplications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.
The Role:Reporting to the Director of Finance the Grant Accountant is responsible for managing the financial activities related to property assets, capital projects, and grant funding. This position ensures compliance with funder requirements, maintains accurate financial records, and supports the organization's mission by effectively managing resources.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Grant Accounting:
- Develop a thorough understanding of all grants related to the buildings, including allowable activities, expenditures, and compliance requirements.
- Accurately maintain financial records for all grants, ensuring proper tracking of restricted and unrestricted funds.
- Prepare and submit supporting documentation for monthly or quarterly cost reimbursement and fixed-price invoices for various government and non-profit contracts in a timely manner.
- Perform monthly reconciliations of grant-related accounts to ensure correct fund allocation and compliance with grant terms. Work closely with program staff to align program costs with grant restrictions and approved expenses.
- Accurately track and reconcile grant receivables, monitor outstanding payments, and resolve any discrepancies with funders.
- Record and reconcile pass-through funding to Catholic Community Services.
- Assist in preparing the SEFA (Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards) and other governmental schedules required for the agencys audit.
- Support the development of annual program budgets.
- Monitor accounting records and supporting documentation, identifying and resolving inconsistencies by regularly reviewing data entered into the property management and accounts payable workflow software.
- Collaborate with property managers to ensure all activities within the property management software are closed monthly in preparation for financial reporting.
- Review building-related expensesincluding utilities, repairs, maintenance, and payrollto verify accuracy and completeness.
- Generate monthly financial statements, conduct a preliminary review comparing actual results to the budget, and investigate variances.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end schedules and reconciliations for key balance sheet accounts, including cash, reserves, intercompany transactions, accounts receivable, and debt.
- Provide financial guidance and accounting support to property managers, helping them interpret financial statements.
- Oversee project accounting for both new and ongoing construction projects, working closely with the Asset Management and Real Estate Development teams.
- Assist in preparing annual budgets for the properties.
- Ensure compliance with organizational accounting policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Maintain strong internal controls over grant and property-related financial transactions.
- Continuously assess grant and property management processes and recommend improvements as needed.
- Support internal and external audits by preparing reconciliation reports and relevant documentation, maintaining comprehensive records to facilitate audits and compliance reviews.
- Reconcile and prepare schedules and reports required for federal, state, and private grant funders to ensure compliance with audit standards.
- Bachelors degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field highly preferred.
- 3 years of nonprofit grant accounting experience
- Experience managing and reporting on grants (federal, state, local, and private).
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200).
- Proficiency with accounting software.
- Experience working in a multi-entity organization is highly desirable.
- Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling and pivot tables.
- Strong ability to communicate complex financial information to diverse stakeholders.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Experience with MRI Accounting software.
- Experience with AvidXchange.
- Familiarity with affordable housing and HUD-subsidized housing programs.
- Experience using Boston Post Property Management software.
This impactful and highly rewarding full-time opportunity offers a competitive base salary of $80,000$85,000 based on experience, a hybrid schedule option, plus a robust benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, FSA option, commuter/parking subsidy, 403b, and a pension plan.
For immediate consideration apply viahttps://scionstaffing.com/job/12630
About Our Firm:Scion Executive Search is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.
We are proud to be part of theForbeslists of the Best Recruitment Firmsandthe Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as aClearlyRatedBest of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm byThe Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be foundonline. Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.
For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualifiedapplications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.
Salary : $80,000 - $85,000
