What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grants Accountant position at The Retreat?
What's the difference between a job and a rewarding profession?
One is simply a means to an end; the other provides meaningful work with a sense of purpose and belonging.
At The Retreat, we believe the work we do is meaningful and rewarding. We are committed to ending intimate partner violence in our community by providing no-fee counseling, legal services, shelter, and education programs to anyone experiencing abuse or sexual assault.
The Retreat offers an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a generous paid time off policy. Our uniquely structured benefits package means little or no cost to the employee.
Grants Accountant - M-F, 35 hrs/wk. Hybrid opportunity from Hauppauge, East Hampton or Riverhead, NY location.
Produce all grant related vouchers, budgets, draw downs and reports. Manages budget preparation, financial reporting and cash management related to grant management and budgeting.
Duties include:
- Process/prepare all bank reconciliations
- Participants in year-end audit preparation
- Maintain depreciation schedule and create related monthly entries
- Assist processing grant applications.
- Assist accounting staff with payroll, A/P, A/R, and Thrift Store Accounting Operation
- Prepare vouchers for local, county, state, and federal grants, including preparing voucher packets, posting bills, reconciling contract expenses to the general ledger, tracking grant spend downs and ensuring reporting requirements are met; document personnel changes and budget amendments, create related correspondence
- Communicate with program staff to ensure alignment of program and financial objectives
- Track and prepare funding foundation renewals; create related documentation, spreadsheets and correspondence
Qualifications:
Associate degree in Accounting and 3 years of experience non-profit fund accounting. Must have previous experience with grant budgets and requirements. Upon hire, pass, and maintain DOJ Financial Management Certification.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Word and formula-based Excel Spreadsheets
- Proficient in Google Suite
- Experience with accounting software and strong data processing; Fund EZ is a must and Paycom is a plus
- Solid understanding of accounting process
- Well-organized with project management and problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize standard workload
- Valid NYS Drivers license
THE RETREAT, INC. IS COMMITTED TO A POLICY OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND WILL NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST AN APPLICANT OR EMPLOYEE BASED ON RACE, CREED, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, MILITARY STATUS, VETERAN STATUS, AGE, MARITAL STATUS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIM STATUS, DISABILITY, PREGNANCY-RELATED CONDITION, GENDER IDENTITY, RELIGION, GENETIC PREDISPOSITION, FAMILIAL STATUS, ANCESTRY, PRIOR ARREST OR CONVICTION RECORD OR ANY OTHER PROTECTED CATEGORY UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.
Candidates must pass SCR, SEL, and OCFS Fingerprint background checks before hire.
Salary : $58,000 - $62,000
