Accounts Payable and Grant Accountant- Hybrid

Overview

Description:

This position provides general accounting, budgeting and administrative functions, including grant reporting and compliance.

• Operates within the Du Page Pads  Core Values, which supports providing care in accordance with the Trauma Informed Policy and Practices of the Agency.
• Maintain accounts payable system; process all agency bills, expense reports and check requests; produce payments to vendors.
• Process credit card receipts from staff; reconcile receipts to statements maintaining audit policies producing payments and/or entries to accounting system.
• Adhere to office policies; maintain audit recommendations; assist with preparation of annual audit.
• Prepare monthly budget reports for program leadership.
• Assist in preparation of budgets for grant applications and budget reports for grant monitoring and compliance.
• Track grant spending, prepare monthly billing for program activities to funding sources and monitor collection of billings.
• Monitor interrelationships of grant funding sources and grant matching fund requirements.
• Complete month-end journal entries to record financial activity.
• Coordinate information for compliance audits and assist with preparation of year-end agency financial audit.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ability to develop and monitor budgets and data.
• Ability to design, analyze, and prepare financial reports.
• Ability to monitor expenditures and maintain data.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with attention to details and deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software.
• Strong organizational skills and interpersonal skills with a high degree of analytical ability.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to relate positively to staff and peers outside the agency.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well independently; self-directed and internally motivated.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge preferred.
• At least three years of experience in a financial accounting position.
• Working knowledge of fund accounting principles pertinent to nonprofit setting a plus.
• Non-profit or Government grant reporting experience a plus.

Classification Status:
Non-Exempt

Location:

Wheaton, IL (Hybrid work schedule)