Senior Grant Accountant

The Senior Grant Accountant Will

• In coordination with the Supervisor and/or Manager of Regulatory Accounting, financially manage grant awards which includes (but not limited to) grant review, cost center set up, monthly invoicing/collections, preparing financial reports, identifying pre / post-period expenses and complete financial grant close-outs.
• Complete month-end and year-end close activities which include (but not limited to), preparing journal entries, revenue recognition, account reconciliations, roll forwards and analysis.
• Prepare annual endowment report to Donors.
• Gather information related to grants and philanthropic donations for the annual 990 tax filing.
• Compile necessary documentation for internal and external audit engagements.
• Work with members of the Regulatory Accounting team to train and cross-train others on various aspects of grant and philanthropic accounting.
• Provide Supervisor and/or Manager of Regulatory Accounting with monthly & annual reports related to grants and philanthropic donations; which include pledges, endowments and direct contributions.
• Work with Research Administration on strategic planning, and Grant budget review.
• Research and keep abreast of new regulations related to philanthropic accounting, and auditing.
• Make recommendations to Management ensuring that SRAlab is in compliance with GAAP.
• Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab.
• Assist in development of new policies where appropriate.
• Provide administrative support to the Research units and the Supervisor of Regulatory Accounting.
• Maintain and/or enhance existing reporting systems to ensure current and future business needs are met.
• Acts as backup point of contact for the Supervisor of Regulatory Accounting.

• Reports directly to the Supervisor of Regulatory Accounting.

• A Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field is required; a minimum of 5 years of related work experience. CPA or Masters Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics preferred.
• Experience working with GAAP in a not-for-profit environment is preferred.
• A relatively high level of analytical ability to gather, analyze and interpret financial information and prepare a variety of statements and reports.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of business tools and technology. Working knowledge of Workday Software, Intermediate Excel, MS Word, Power Point.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills. Ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines while managing multiple priorities.
• Advanced written and oral communication skills; responding to customer requests in a timely manner.
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills needed to interpret and explain financial information to employees and management. Works well with all stakeholders by establishing and maintaining strong working relationships.
• Ability to work collaboratively and leverage expertise in other areas of the organization resulting in improved outcomes and efficiencies.
• Ability to identify and implement opportunities for continuous quality improvement.
• Candidate must have access to reliable internet when working remotely.

• Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.
• Hybrid work schedule.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.