Staff Accountant - Washington

Job summary

The Staff Accountant for Grants will assist the Association in coordinating and have direct charge of private funding, federal grants cooperative agreements.

Responsibilities

• Support the finance unit in grant financial activities.
• Assist the principal investigators and senior staff in administering grant funds in a manner that provides confidence, monitor required reporting of all funds, and prepare summaries, reports, or other documents.
• Develop templates and internal guidelines to standardize grant administration activities, track grant proposal from submissions through closeout, and support all project managers activities as need.
• Maintain accurate records of grant revenues and expenditures across multiple programs.
• Ensure compliance with funder requirements, including federal, state, and private grants.
• Monitor spending to ensure alignment with grant budgets and allowable costs.
• Provide support to APHA staff on a range of philanthropic and federally funded projects.
• Prepare timely and accurate financial reports for funders, program staff, and leadership.
• Support the development of grant proposals and budget narratives.
• Monitor and analyze all budget trends and make recommendation for cost control for various grants.
• Record grant-related transactions in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
• Reconcile grant accounts and ensure proper allocation of expenses.
• Prepare grant continuation documentation and compile interim and final progress report
• Coordinate grant submission applications with principal investigator.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or related field or nonprofit accounting certificate a plus.
• Two years accounting experience with non-profit associations.
• Familiar with fund accounting and donor restricted funds.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing.
• Strong people skills required to collaborate effectively with staff, APHA members and external vendors.
• Working knowledge of computers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, iMIS, Great Plains reporting, and other federal software.
• Excellent communications skills (verbal and writing).
• Detail-oriented with a collaborative team spirit.

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