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Connections Individual and Family Services Inc

Grants 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).

$74,170 / year median in Texas

-2% projected decline

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Job Description

Purpose of Position Support the Finance Department with the tracking and reconciliation of grant and donor-restricted funding while following GAAP and Agency accounting methods and standards. Monitor grant expenses to provide departments with spend-down assistance and best practices. Essential Job Functions Finance •Assist with maintaining accurate accounting records for grant and donor-restricted funding sources in accordance with GAAP, grant agreements, federal/state regulations, and organizational policies. Monitor restricted revenue balances and track expenditures to ensure funds are used for their intended purposes and within approved budgets. Reconcile grant activity monthly, and ensure restricted revenue is spent down according to purpose, and/ or, time restrictions. Assist with preparing and submitting monthly grant invoices and reimbursement requests in a timely manner. Import monthly employee payroll donations into donor management system. Create monthly donation and intern/volunteer import file to CFO for financial reporting. Assist program managers and department leaders with reviewing grant budgets, allowable costs, and remaining available funding. Assist with financial and grant reports and audits as needed. Assist with creating budgets for grant and foundation applications. Assume other duties and responsibilities designated by the CFO or CEO. Outreach and development Collaborate with Operations and Finance teams regarding new awards, grant management, budget modifications, grant spending, and reporting deadlines. Characteristics of a support staff Must be able to work independently and able to work positively with a team. Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively.
Must be flexible and adaptable:
able to learn new concepts quickly; able to take initiative in addressing issues and situations creatively, able, and willing to provide support to other team members. Must be detail oriented and prove accurate results. Must demonstrate patience and professionalism with coworkers. Assist with fielding incoming phone calls as needed. Assist with providing assistance to walk-in guests. Assist with mail processing as needed. Working conditions Hourly wage based on education and experience.
Office Base:
New Braunfels Fringe benefits outlined in the organization's personnel handbook.
On-Call Duty:
None.
Supervision:
Responsible to the Chief Financial Officer. Minimum qualifications Knowledge and attitude Must be able to meet all requirements of job profile. Must be able to work well with others. Prior bookkeeping or accounting experience required. High school diploma or equivalent required.
Pay:
$23.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee assistance program
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
Grants accounting : 1 year (Required)
Work Location:
In person