Grant Accountant

Summary:

The Grant Accountant is responsible for management and oversight of the grant accounting for various governmental, corporate and private foundation grants supporting La Maestra programs and services.

The Grant Accountant will work closely with the Controller, CFO and others in the organization in all aspects of financial grant administration and the associated implementation of accounting policies, procedures and controls.

This position requires leadership capabilities, a solid operational and technical accounting background and the ability to work proactively to drive results. This person is a self-starter, flexible, has a high level of integrity and is action and goal-oriented in a fast-paced, team-oriented, collaborative environment. The position also provides general accounting support to the Controller and the Chief Financial Officer as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Grant administration duties include award and post-award fiscal grant management working with program staff to ensure UWSEM is in fiscal compliance with state, federal, and private grant reporting requirements.
• Perform general accounting activities, including reconciliations, assisting the Controller during the audit and journal entries during the month end close.
• Manage the grant disbursement process and reconciliation of fund balance to the general ledger.
• Assist the Controller in the preparation of annual and grant budgets and grant reporting, including backup documentation. Supply copies of audits and regulatory documentation to the appropriate requestor.
• Writing/creating, revising and/or reviewing policies and grant procedures.
• Maintain monthly grant spreadsheet to support the monthly grant billing process and prepare the monthly invoices.
• Prepare required financial information necessary for the yearly A-133 audit.
• In addition to the core responsibilities of the position, may be asked, or may seek, to engage unique abilities, strengths and passions through participation on cross-functional teams.

Job Requirements:

Education: Bachelors Degree in Accounting or significant prior experience in similar position. Masters degree in an associated field a plus.

Certification required: Not applicable

Experience: Minimum 3 year experience in non-profit grant accounting functions or comparable work environments.

Verbal and Written Skills to perform the job: Bilingual preferred. Familiarity with basic word processing. High level of proficiency with Excel spreadsheets and data based applications. Accurate keyboarding skills.

Accurate keyboarding skills.

La Maestra Community Health Centers is an equal opportunity employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender, disability or any other legally protected status.