Accountant - Grants

SAL Community Services; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with employer contribution

Pet insurance

Job summary

SAL Community Services, based in the Quad Cities region, seeks a Grant Accountant to manage grant accounting, ensure compliance, and support multiple funders. You will process data in NetSuite, prepare financial statements, and maintain accurate records across programs.

The role requires strong accounting skills for government and private grants, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with program staff while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or an emphasis in Accounting preferred with related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, five years of nonprofit grants experience accepted.
• Proficient in NetSuite and Microsoft Office software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of assigned grants from multiple funders, totaling about 40% of budget.
• Monitor coding and allocations between programs and grants; advise on proper coding.
• Generate, audit and file payable reports with supporting documentation.
• Reconcile general ledger journals and post grant revenue transfers.
• Administer grant contracts for compliance with government regulations.
• Maintain journal vouchers, ledgers and records for grant accounting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Non-profit mindset

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Experience in nonprofit grants

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Office

Job description

BASE WAGE

$29.19-$32.12 per hour based on education and experience.

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

DESCRIPTION

SAL Community Servicesis the Quad Cities areas leading provider of early childhood care and education and now includes the Early Head Start Child Care Partnerships program. We provide a safe, secure and supportive environment centered on how playing can charge the mind of the children we care for.

The Grant Accountant applies principles of accounting and is the subject matter expert for the grants by multiple funders for SAL Community Services (SAL). This includes maintaining accurate accounting records, preparing financial statements and completing all grant-related functions. Utilizes NetSuite Accounting software to process data and complete reports and other documentation. You will also:

• Oversee all aspects of assigned state, local, federal and private grants to include 8 grants equaling an estimated 40% of the organizational budget.
• Monitor coding and allocations between programs and the various grants. Assist the program directors and other staff when necessary regarding proper coding of expenses and federal and state policies regarding purchases.
• Generate, audit and file payable reports along with supporting documentation.
• Reconcile and analyze all related general ledger journals, accounts, ledgers, and/or other records on a monthly basis for accuracy of coding by program and department, to post transfers for grant revenue, and any other items related to the grant.
• Administration of grant contract for compliance with government regulations.
• Update and maintain journal vouchers, ledgers, and other records to post grant revenue, grant indirect costs, grant direct costs, and other miscellaneous items.

We are looking for team members who:

• Believe that early childhood education is the first step to a child’s successful future;
• Have great attention to detail while working quickly and are great communicators;
• Are passionate about building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all, and,
• Are professional, kind, and don’t take themselves too seriously!

Salary, benefits and perks

Our entire compensation package includes paid time off and paid holidays; health, dental, and vision benefits; 401(k) with employer contribution; and pet insurance. A full list of benefits is available on our website at salcommunityservices.org .

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.A full list of job responsibilities will be provided prior to an interview. This position must obtain required background clearances. Requests for reasonable accommodation as required under applicable law will be considered.

Education and Experience

Required: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or an emphasis in Accounting from four-year college or university is preferred with at least two years related experience. In lieu of a degree, no less than five years of experience in a non- profit environment with federal and/or state grants will be accepted. Proficient in NetSuite and Microsoft Office software.Preferred: Three-plus years of experience in a non-profit environment plus the degree. In lieu of a degree, 10+ years of experience.

We are looking for team members who:

• Believe that early childhood education is the first step to a child’s successful future;
• Have great attention to detail while working quickly and are great communicators;
• Are passionate about building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all, and,
• Are professional, kind, and don’t take themselves too seriously!

Salary, benefits and perks

Our entire compensation package includes paid time off and paid holidays; health, dental, and vision benefits; 401(k) with employer contribution; and pet insurance. A full list of benefits is available on our website at salcommunityservices.org .

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.A full list of job responsibilities will be provided prior to an interview. This position must obtain required background clearances. Requests for reasonable accommodation as required under applicable law will be considered.

Education and Experience

Required: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or an emphasis in Accounting from four-year college or university is preferred with at least two years related experience. In lieu of a degree, no less than five years of experience in a non- profit environment with federal and/or state grants will be accepted. Proficient in NetSuite and Microsoft Office software.Preferred: Three-plus years of experience in a non-profit environment plus the degree. In lieu of a degree, 10+ years of experience.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Mission

SAL Community Services (SAL) strengthens children, families, and individuals to build and enhance thriving communities.

About Us

At SAL Community Services, we provide Support,Advocacy, and Learning in our communities—from childhood to adulthood. Our mission is to strengthen children, families, and individuals to build and enhance thriving communities. Founded in 1970, we have a history of listening to the needs of our community and responding. We have grown from an organization focused on providing quality child care to low-income working families to one that meets a wide variety of needs, from early care and education to crisis assistance and stabilization services. Today, SAL has a bi-state 17 county regional footprint from the Quad Cities to Central Illinois area. We advocate with and for the people we support, the communities we serve, and the solutions we champion, and we offer an inclusive, welcoming community for the people we serve—and our employees. Learn more on our website at www.salcommunityservices.org/about-us .

EOE STATEMENT

SAL Community Services is an equal opportunity employer and believes in equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Accordingly, all employment decisions are based on the principles of equal opportunity. These decisions include recruitment, selection, promotion, transfer, discipline, compensation, benefits, training and other personnel actions involving persons in all job titles and shall occur without regard to actual or perceived race, creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, religion (or for requesting an accommodation for a religious belief), sex, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information (as defined in Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA)), military status or discharge status, veteran status, qualified disabled veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, transgenderism, marital status, citizenship status, familial status, physical or mental disability (or for requesting an accommodation for a disability), association with a disabled person(s), medical condition (including HIV or AIDS status, cancer related or genetic characteristics) arrest record (unless doing so violates contractual, funding, or licensing requirements), order of protection status, pregnancy (including conditions related to childbirth or breast feeding), homelessness or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

LOCATION

SAL Community ServicesAdministration Office