Grant Accounting Specialist, Accounting - San Diego, United States - Jewish Family Service of San Diego

Jewish Family Service of San Diego

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San Diego, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Position Title:
Grant Accounting Specialist

Organization:
Jewish Family Service of San Diego

Department:
Accounting

Position Type:
Full-Time hours/week), Exempt

Work Setting:
Onsite

Reports To:
Grant and Revenue Manager

Pay Range:
$68,000-$70,000/year

Total Compensation:

In addition to standard pay, compensation for this position includes:

Comprehensive, low-cost healthcare coverage for employees
Generous employer 401(k) contributions
Employercovered life insurance

Time Away from Work:

Being able to take time away from work is critical in bringing your best self to work.

Time off benefits for this position include:

Paid vacation time and sick leave
15 paid holidays, including Federal and Jewish holidays (as long as the holiday lands on a normal scheduled work day), and floating holidays
2 Wellness Days to be taken any time during the year to support employees' mental wellness

Position Overview:

JFS is looking for a compassionate, mission-driven individual to join the accounting team as the Grant Accounting Specialist.

In this role, you have the opportunity to use your knowledge and understanding of budgeting concepts, practices and procedures skills and accounting experience with progressive and relevant and analytical budgeting, analysis, and reporting experience with grant administration.

Your experience will be an important resource providing guidance and oversight on the coordination of the fiscal administration of grants and contracts from award receipt though closeout to make a meaningful difference in your community and help change lives across San Diego.

The Grant Accounting Specialist plays an integral role on the team and supports the entire agency by managing more than $40 million annually in revenue from government contracts as well as corporate and foundation grants.

This position reports directly to the Grants & Revenue Manager and works closely with the Development and the rest of the accounting team.

Responsibilities:

Review and analyze award agreements to understand expense requirements, conditions, restrictions, reporting requirements and deliverables
Ensure compliance with the rules and regulations administered by the grantor, assists in all contract audits, including the preparation of required schedules
Monitor expenditures and data metrics to ensure compliance with grants and contract guidelines, availability of funds, and appropriateness of expenditure
Compile data for reports and ensure financial programmatic reporting deadlines are met
Maintain necessary award documentation and files and records
Maintain assigned grants awarded and prepare monthly contract invoicing, perform budget to actual variance analysis and budget reconciliations as necessary
Perform budget to actual variance analysis to identify causes, adjustments needed, trends, personnel reclassifications, potential budget shortfalls or cost overruns, and opportunities for cost savings for all immigration programs and projects
Ensures the direct costs charged to grants and contracts are available and allowable under sponsor guidelines and Uniform Guidance, when applicable
Participate in grant post award matter to support accounting deliverables
Prepares journals for entry and performs account analysis for assigned contracts as part of the monthly close and year end closing
Assist with yearend reconciliations and preparation for any external audits and assist with preparation of necessary audit schedules as needed
Attending Awardee/Grantee workshops as needed
Performing other duties, as assigned

Skills/Experience/Abilities That Are a Must-Have:

Bachelor's degree required, preferred in accounting or finance
5+ years of accounting experience with concentration in general ledger adjustments, reconciliations, and research
5+ years of grants and contracts administration experience
Understanding of GAAP compliance, Uniform Guidance and OMB Circulars
Ability to create and interpret financial reports
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills
Work well in team approach environment and across functions/departments
Strong judgment and decisionmaking skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize workflow
Advanced in Excel and proficient Word and Outlook

Skills/Abilities We'd Like You to Have:

Desire to work in a fun, friendly, collaborative, and professional environment
Passion for working in a nonprofit, human services organization dedicated to helping our community
Experience with Financial Edge not required but preferred

Important Notice:

About Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Jewish Family Service of San Diego is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, more resilient community. For over 100 years, Jewish Family Service has been a trusted resource for the ent