Grant Accountant

Overview

MISSION STATEMENT: To be a beacon of light by transforming lives in the Vincentian spirit of charity, justice, and mercy through interpersonal connectivity.

SUMMARY: Provides a broad spectrum of accounting functions and business practices that relate to the financial integrity of the District Office and SSVF Program. The individual will effectively establish and maintain accounting practices to ensure accurate and reliable data necessary for business operations.

• Reviews financial statements for reasonable content and form.
• Maintains a system of financial accounting, reporting, and record keeping in accordance with GAAP and GASB.
• Assists Finance and Operations teams leadership and Grant Manager with pre-award budget development and performs post-award budget revision reporting for grants.
• Responsible for budgetary control and post-award compliance with Federal, State, local, and funder regulations.
• Responsible for processing client related accounts payable and reconciliation processes for local staff.
• Responsible for the invoicing and reconciliation processes related to drawdowns from funding agencies.
• Responsible for the monitoring of grant activity including cost overruns, cost sharing and unallowable administrative expenses.
• Reconciles and prepares monthly and quarterly financial grant reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting procedures.
• Prepares and maintains reimbursement expenditure reports for grants and reconciles monthly grant reports to funds received.
• Maintains monthly performance and accountability for current and pending Federal, State, local, foundation, and private grants.
• Attends monthly review meetings with the Finance Team.
• Assists the CFO and Financial Team with Grant Monitoring and Grant Audits.
• Communicate with faculty, staff, and outside contacts to provide financial and accounting information and support as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of internal control requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including project and committee work.
• Cross-train on other Finance / Business Office functions.
• Flexibility to take on new tasks as Business Office needs change.
• Completes audit schedules as assigned for the end of the year independent audit.
• Prepares and deposits money into bank.
• Reviews invoices for accuracy and completeness and enters into computer system.
• Examines records of amounts due and makes sure invoices are paid according to terms.
• Prepares special reports, documents, and records as needed.
• Prepares electronic financial reports for Management Team and funders on a weekly and monthly basis for monitoring.
• Assists with the year-end audit, as requested.

• Complies with all applicable training requirements.
• Complies with all company safety, personnel and operational policies and procedures.
• Complies with work schedule to ensure effective operations of Agency programs.
• Contributes positively as a member of a productive and cooperative team.
• Performs other duties as necessary to fulfill the Society of St. Vincent de Paul South Pinellas, Inc. Mission.

• Health Insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Dental Insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• 120 hours of PTO accrued biweekly starting at day 1 of employment.
• 13 Paid Holidays to include Employee’s birthday and Date of Hire.
• 403(b) with employer match up to 3%.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Able to speak, write and understand English.
• Possess basic computer skills.
• Must be sensitive to and respect cultural diversity amongst clients, staff, and volunteers and able to work with diverse racial, ethnic, and economic groups.
• Flexible work schedule including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to set appropriate limits, work under deadlines and multi-task.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, self-motivate, and deliver results.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Possess strong work ethics.
• Successfully pass Law Enforcement background screening.
• Valid Florida driver’s license if driving an agency vehicle or a personal vehicle for company business.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Participate in Agency Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) program and Accreditation/Reaccreditation process.
• Mission-driven attitude supplemented with integrity and passion.
• Adherence to the highest ethical standards, personally and professionally.
• A high level of openness and willingness to receive feedback/suggestions from superiors and others, and to learn new skills to improve job performance.
• Evidence of deep alignment with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul South Pinellas, Inc. Mission and Values.

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