Grants Manager and Bookkeeper - Portland, United States - JCC Association

Description

Principal Responsibilities:
The JCA is currently hiring a qualified candidate for a full-time Grants Manager and Bookkeeper position.

As part of our finance and operations team, this person will play an important role in ensuring compliance with grant requirements, providing timely and accurate financial management, and supporting the JCA's financial health.

We are looking for someone who is skilled, proactive, and passionate to join our growing and vibrant community.


Job ResponsibilitiesFinancial Record Keeping:
Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including accounts payable and receivable, expense reports, and bank reconciliationsClassify and code financial transactions appropriately to ensure accurate tracking of income and expensesAccounts Payable and Receivable:Process invoices and payments accurately and in a timely mannerMonitor and follow up on accounts receivable

Financial Communication:
Work collaboratively with other team members to provide financial information and support decision-makingEnsure confidentiality and integrity of highly sensitive dataHelp the team move toward the goal of maximizing efficiency

Grants Management:
Pre-Award:Work closely with Program Directors to ensure budget proposals are compliant and competitive, responsive to solicitation requirements, and submitted in alignment with internal and external deadlines and policiesPost

• Award: Process reimbursement requests and paymentsMaintain compliance with financial reportingrequirements throughout the yearMaintain electronic databases (project budgets;project expenses) as they pertain to financial and award managementOversee non financial post award activities,including submission of programmatic reports and management of requestsfor no cost extensions and other changes requiring sponsor approvalSalary and Benefits:Salary: $50,000 $60,000.

The JCA offers a competitive benefits package that includes generous programmatic discounts, 11 Federal Holidays and up to 10 Jewish holidays off each year, employer-provided Dental Insurance and Long-and Short-term disability coverage, as well as 90% of individual health insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan

To Apply:
Email cover letter and r?sum?, as a PDF or Word document only, to Please indicate "Grants Manager and Bookkeeper" in subject line of email

Minimum Qualifications:
At least 2years of work experience in finance, accounting, business operations, or grant/contractfinancial administration, preferably in a non-profit environment.
Proficiencywith Quickbooks and Microsoft suite, including Excel and WordAbility tomanage and prioritize multiple projects/tasks simultaneouslyStrongattention to detail and a high level of accuracy indata entry and record-keeping Strong ethics and comfort in handling confidential financial informationSolid analytical mind with an eye towards proactive problem-solvingStrong financial and analytic skills with understanding of financial processes and controlsDemonstratedexperience in the review, submission, and processing of federal grantand/or contract proposals, subaward and subrecipient terms and conditionsFamiliaritywith federal grants submission and reporting processesSalary:$50,000-$60,000

Agency Information:

The JCA's mission is to enhance and promote Jewish life and continuity locally, in Israel, and throughout the world, and to generate the financial resources to develop, provide and support diverse programs, education and services in order to accomplish these goals.