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Grant Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$79,643 / year median in New York
-18% projected decline
Job Description
USA Grant Accountant Location:
Somers, NY Compensation:
$70-80K Position Summary:
Coordinate financial document completion and prepare comprehensive financial reports, including operational/capital budgets, departmental statements, and regulatory reports. Ensure accurate, timely financial reporting and regulatory compliance, including management of grant-funded activities. Key Responsibilities Enter and review journal entries, income/balance sheet statements using specialized software Conduct account reconciliations, financial audits, and prepare specialized reports Monitor departmental accounts and provide financial analysis to administrators Manage grant accounting activities including tracking expenditures against approved budgets, ensuring compliance with grantor requirements and cost allocation policies Prepare financial reports for grant funders, including progress reports, budget modifications, and close-out documentation Monitor grant-funded personnel costs, fringe benefits, and indirect cost allocations to ensure proper charging Assist with federal, state, and regulatory report preparation ensuring compliance Analyze financial records and recommend accounting adjustments for reserves, assets, and expenditures QualificationsEducation:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required.Experience:
Minimum 3 years accounting experience.- Experience with grant accounting and federal compliance preferred.