Grant Accounting Manager_ 5242

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences.

Across our 60+ locations, we provide programs in a variety of service areas, including workforce development, children, youth, families, seniors and homeless prevention. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

 Analysis

• Perform monthly grant reconciliations to ensure that all activities under each grant fall within the funder and agency guidelines. 
  • Processes payroll expense reclasses as needed
  • Ensure accuracy of budget information on the general ledger
• Verify collections of funds with Accounts Receivable and ensure accuracy of receivable balances in the ledger for the assigned contracts.

Budgeting/Forecasting

• Work with program staff to develop budgets and budget modifications as required and needed by program staff and government agencies 
  • Provide assumptions and actual data for budget development 
  • Engages in a forecasting process with the programs to review significant changes from budget
• Ensure accuracy of budget information in the general ledger
• Prepares cash flow projections during budget and budget modification processes
• Communicates budget submission deadlines

Reporting

• Train program staff as needed on how to read the budget to actual financial variance reports
• Meet with program staff to review financial status and that the budgets are up to date and accurate.
• Investigates budget to actual variances and communicates with programs

Administrative

• Supervises outsourcing billing team
• Maintain complete and accurate grant files
• Assists with funder and financial statement audits
• Trains program staff on the proper coding of expenditures
• Works with Operational Accounting unit to open and close cost centers as necessary
• Work proactively with program staff to provide all fiscal support needed in their management of their programs 
• Attend professional trainings, including funder trainings, in order to be informed of any changes in funders’ requirements
• Submits 65a related documents for approval
• Undertake special projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree – at least 2 years related experience in nonprofit accounting
• Bachelor’s degree – at least 3 years related experience in nonprofit accounting
• Non degree – at least 7 years related experience in nonprofit accounting
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial planning and analysis
• Strong oral and written communication, time management and organizational skills
  • Ability to work within time constraints, manage multiple tasks at the same time and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other standard business technology is required
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of Accounting Software Intacct/Nexonia is a plus

BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact [email protected].

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