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    Grant Accountant - New York, United States - Strive International Inc.

    Strive International Inc.
    Strive International Inc. New York, United States

    1 week ago

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    ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW?

    STRIVE is a national leader with a mission to provide pathways to life-changing careers and opportunities through comprehensive professional training, intensive personal support, and self-empowerment for those who face societal barriers to advancement.

    Predominately operating in low-income, Black and Brown communities, STRIVE celebrates 85,000 graduates since its founding in 1984.

    STRIVE's purpose is to ensure that everyone can achieve upward mobility and financial empowerment for themselves and their families and offers free programs to adults of various ages, genders, and with justice-impacted backgrounds.

    See why STRIVE Works in this 2-minute video or learn more at .

    STRIVE is active in 14 U

    S locations:
    in four directly-operated sites and through 10 licensed partners across the country.

    STRIVE is embarking on a growth plan in order to have the capacity to serve 10,000 individuals a year by 2033.

    To achieve this ambitious goal, we need to significantly expand our capacity in locations we are currently in and expand to new communities that are in need of our services.


    POSITION SUMMARY


    Reporting to the Finance Director, the Grant Accountant will oversee the financial administration of a diverse portfolio of STRIVE private and public grants and contracts.

    Ensuring fiscal responsibility and compliance with funder agency and STRIVE regulations, the role involves precise and timely management of financial data, preparation of reports and billings, tracking funding and receivables, and participation in account close-out.

    The Grant Accountant plays a crucial role in maintaining compliance with GAAP and funder reporting requirements while actively contributing to process improvement initiatives, providing customer support, and facilitating internal and external audits.

    Special projects and additional responsibilities are undertaken as assigned.


    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


    • Prepare monthly and quarterly invoices and other reporting for contracts.
    • Maintain tracking systems of contracts monthly billing and redesign as needed to ensure proper invoicing.
    • Manage, update, and oversee maintenance and organization of all grant documents (e.g., narratives, financials, agreements, amendments, reports, and invoices) in electronic filing systems.
    • Review and maintain monthly expenses and salary allocation reports and supporting documentation.
    • Assist with the preparation of contract budgets and budget modifications.
    • Assist with agency audits, contract annual audits, and oversee interim monitoring visits and document preparation as needed.
    • Follow up with contract representatives on contract billing issues.
    • Collaborate with the Development & Program teams in developing budgets for grant proposals and expenditure reports.
    • Develop and maintain controls that support identifying potential issues early in the life cycle of an active award - budget variance reports, forecasts, sub-recipient monitoring and activity reports, funding availability reports, etc.
    • Monitor contract accounts receivable and communicate with funders as necessary.
    • Prioritize assignments to keep multiple projects moving promptly and to meet internal and external deadlines.
    • Additional responsibilities as needed.
    Requirements


    QUALIFICATIONS


    • A bachelor's degree and at least three years of related accounting experience required.
    • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
    • Comfortable working with databases and computerized financial systems.
    • Ability to identify priorities in a high-pressure, short-deadline environment.
    • Demonstrated efficiency and diplomacy in managing multiple assignments simultaneously.
    • Excellent organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
    • Strong interpersonal skills, both written and oral communication.
    • Ability to work well with all levels of employees.
    • Flexible nature with sound judgment.
    • Open and collaborative style that encourages teamwork and cooperation beyond the immediate team to the broader organization.
    • Passion for excellent customer service.
    • Commitment to maintaining exceptional quality in work.

    Location:
    The position operates within a hybrid workweek, with in-person days in our East Harlem, New York City office. There is the potential for occasional travel to existing STRIVE office locations and new expansion locations.


    STRIVE considers applicants for all positions without regard to: race; color; religion; gender; national origin; age; sexual orientation; marital or veteran status; the presence of a medical condition, genetic information or handicap, unrelated to performing the tasks of the job; or any other legally protected status.

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