What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Grant Accountant position at The Fedcap Group?
The Fedcap Group is a family of companies that provides programs and services that changes the lives of persons with barriers. We help individuals move toward independence as valued members of their communities and in the workplace. Fedcap was one of the first vocational rehabilitation programs for the physically disabled in the United States and has broadened its services to address many more people who are marginalized. An organization started in 1935 by three World War I veterans who came home from war and could not find work because of their injuries, has become a vibrant organization where the opportunities are endless. Fedcap employees take pride in their work and enrich the lives of others. We are each a part of a team that makes a difference every day and provides the “Power of Possible.
The Senior Grants Accountant role is responsible for the financial management of externally sponsored programs. The responsibilities of this role include performing all Senior level billing transactions required including, but not limited to, submission to funders, preparation of budgets vs. actuals, monitoring payments and collections for their contracts, & working directly with the audit team during their contract audits.
Responsibilities
- Preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual reports to funder. This includes invoices, financials statements, and other supporting documentation related to the reports that are requested.
- Compiles all information required to support the preparation and submission of monthly invoices for each contract.
- Manage spending of various grant awards to ensure that all grant expenditures are reasonable, allocable and allowable according to all federal, state and local regulations.
- Assist with the grants closeout process by identifying potential grants for close-out and analyzing General Ledger balances. Prepares fiscal and contract year-end financial reports for all contract locations.
- Prepares/reviews reports to help manage unbilled charges.
- Identify opportunities to automate and standardize processes and effectively challenge how data is reported through analysis and explanation of business driver’s.
- Improve reporting proficiency and seek ways to reduce cycle time.
- Assist with funder and annual audits for grants assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s (BA or BS) in Finance or related field.
- Software Skills · Proficiency in Microsoft Excel – pivots, VLOOKUP’s, what if analysis, formulas etc
- 5 or more years of accounting or billing, financial reporting, and financial analysis experience.
Compensation: 68k to 70k
