The Grant / Staff Accountant assists the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) by conducting grant and general accounting operations of the agency, providing financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data and preparing reports;
work with the accounting staff on any accounting related activities; and entering journal entries into the accounting system.
The Grant Accountant will also be cross trained in all accounting department functions : AP, AR, and Senior Accountant level work.
- Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
- Work with the Senior Accountant to maintain the general ledger and other accounting records (fixed assets and depreciation, designated funds, endowment fund, retirement fund and insurance, etc.
in conformance with GAAP.
- Track and prepare reports for grantor agencies, verify invoices for allowable costs, and prepare monthly grant requests for reimbursement.
- Reconcile grant and program financial statements to the financial records by fund which may include multiple grants.
- Bill on contract awards and prepare necessary billing documents as appropriate. Track due dates and prepare reports for grantor agencies, verify invoices for allowable costs, and prepare monthly grant requests for reimbursement.
- Provide technical grant accounting support for program Directors as applicable.
- Prepare required schedules, reports and analyses, including the trial balance, for the annual financial audit.
Education a nd Experience :
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and four (4) years’ experience in the accounting or financial field; or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with experience in accounting or finance.
- Experience with Grant Accounting.
- Experience with AP, AR, general accounting preferred but not required.
- Experience in Human Services environment preferred but not required.
MCHS offers a generous compensation package which includes medical and dental benefits which are 100% covered by the employer, generous PTO plan, supplemental benefits, 401k with match, professional development opportunities, and more!