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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
Responsibilities:
- Prepare monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
- Track grant expenditures and assist with grant budgeting, reporting, and compliance requirements.
- Monitor restricted and unrestricted funding to ensure proper accounting treatment.
- Support month-end and year-end close processes.
- Assist with audits, funder requests, and financial reporting requirements.
- Reconcile bank accounts and maintain the general ledger.
- Partner with program leaders to monitor spending against grant budgets.
- Support accounts payable, cash management, and other general accounting functions as needed.
Salary Range:
$60,000 - $80,000 For more information or confidential consideration, please reach out to Hayden Bauer. Requirements- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
- 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably within a nonprofit environment.
- Experience with grant accounting, grant reporting, or restricted funds preferred.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
- Proficiency with Excel and accounting software.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills.