What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant/Fiscal Grant Manager position at The Union Mission?
The Union Mission is growing, and we’re looking for a full-time Accountant/Fiscal Grant Manager to join our administrative team! This role is essential in strengthening our financial operations as we continue to expand our programs and impact.
We’re seeking a dedicated, flexible, and detail-oriented professional to provide expert financial accounting and grant management support to our organization. If you have a passion for mission-driven work and strong financial expertise, we’d love to hear from you!
Job Description
Title: Accountant/Fiscal Grant Manager
Salary Range: $55K-65K
Hours: Full-time
Reports to: Executive Director
Summary Objective:
The Accountant/Fiscal Grant Manager will report to the Executive Director/Assistant Director and will be responsible for recording, reconciling and reporting financial information to ensure accuracy of the organization's financial information. The Accountant/Fiscal Grant Manager will also assist in the development and monitoring of the annual budget as well as the annual audit. In addition to providing support to the Executive Director/Assistant Director and organization leadership as needed, the Accountant/Fiscal Grant Manager will be responsible for:
· Processing, disbursing and recording accounts payable
· Recording and monitoring pledges, donations, grants received, product sales contracts and revenue, and other accounts receivable
· Ensuring that restricted grants are properly recorded, monitored and reported
· Recording in-kind food donations and distributions
· Processing payroll for the organization’s employees
· Performing monthly bank statement and general ledger reconciliations
· Collaborating with the organization’s leadership to ensure that all entries are properly recorded
· Reviewing all credit card transactions to ensure that they are properly recorded and cost reconciled with receipts
· Understanding the organization’s revenue and expense categories to ensure that ledgers are maintained and up to date
· Prepares and tracks monthly grant and/or contract invoices
· Maintains an organized filing system
· Performs month-end and year end closing activities
· Assisting with the development and monitoring of the annual budget
· Preparing monthly financial statements that will be presented to leadership and the board
· Assisting with the annual audit as required
· Assisting the Executive Director/Assistant Director and other leadership with requests or initiatives as needed
· Collaborates as a team member in contract and grant preparation
· Assists in developing, implementing, enforcing and improving existing accounting and administrative policies and procedures.
· Maintaining and reviewing data in order to ensure that financial information is being properly recorded and monitored
· Assists with the preparation of grant budgets and reports when needed
· Maintains an inventory of assets and recording depreciation
· Adheres to federal, state, local, and agency administrative and recordkeeping guidelines, including but not limited to 2 CFR 200 and Generally Accepted Accounting Principle (GAAP), to support accurate case notes and documentation of activities
· Maintaining vendor W-9 files and 1099 tax status in accounting system
· Generating annual IRS form 1099/1096 filing
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
· Excellent contributor to the team and the organization’s culture
· Effective communication skills
· Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
· Ability to work independently and manage multiple initiatives concurrently
· Ability to meet deadlines
· Effective collaboration skills
· Driven to produce quality results
· Committed to protecting confidentiality of employee and other organization information
Qualifications and Experience – Required
· Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
· Strong understanding of accounting principles required with an understanding of non-profit accounting preferred (to include preparing financial statements).
· Microsoft Office product experience required
· Familiarity with Google Suite products
· QuickBooks experience required
Qualifications and Experience – Preferred
· Strong understanding of grant accounting and restricted assets required
· Knowledge of Google Suite - Preferred
· Knowledge of Paycor and payroll processing
· Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
· Team-player with a positive attitude and ability to interact with all levels of the organization
· 3-5 years of nonprofit accounting experience
Physical Demands:
- Working at a computer for extended periods
- Meet and communicate with team members both in-person and virtually
- Occasionally lifts items to 25 pounds
Work Location
- In-person Office Setting
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 3% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Latrobe, PA 15650 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Latrobe, PA 15650: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000