Fund Accountant

TOTIMEH & ASSOCIATES LLC; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

TOTIMEH & ASSOCIATES LLC in the United States is seeking an experienced Fund Accountant to manage fund-based financial records for government, nonprofit, and grant-funded programs. The role covers general ledger, reconciliations, journal entries, and monthly/quarterly close.

You will ensure proper reporting, compliance, and audit preparation with attention to restricted funding sources. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in fund accounting, strong GAAP knowledge, and proficiency with Excel and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field is required.
• 3–5 years of fund/governmental/nonprofit accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and ability to prepare financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accounting records for funds, grants, and programs.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and reclassifications.
• Reconcile general ledger and subsidiary accounts; research discrepancies.
• Assist with grant reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Support audits and monitor grant expenditures against budgets.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Deadline driven

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

CPA or CPA candidate / MBA / CGFM

Tools

Unanet

Deltek Costpoint

QuickBooks

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Fund AccountantPosition Title: Fund AccountantDepartment: Accounting & FinanceEmployment Type: Full-TimeFLSA Status: ExemptPosition SummaryTnA is seeking an experienced Fund Accountant to manage and maintain accurate financial records for government, nonprofit, education, grant-funded, and other fund-based programs.The Fund Accountant will be responsible for general ledger accounting, fund and grant reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting, budget-to-actual analysis, audit preparation, and compliance support. The position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to ensure revenues and expenditures are properly recorded, classified, supported, and reported.The ideal candidate has experience working with governmental, school system, nonprofit, or grant-funded accounting and understands the importance of maintaining separate accountability for restricted and designated funding sources.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesMaintain accounting records for assigned funds, programs, grants, and projects.Monitor revenue and expenditures by fund, program, department, project, and funding source.Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, adjustments, and reclassifications.Reconcile general ledger and subsidiary accounts.Research and resolve accounting discrepancies.Review transactions for appropriate fund, account, department, project, and grant coding.Maintain supporting schedules and documentation for fund balances and financial activity.Assist with monthly, quarterly, and fiscal year-end closing processes.Maintain detailed accounting records for federal, state, local, and other grant-funded programs.Monitor grant expenditures against approved budgets and funding restrictions.Prepare grant reconciliations and reimbursement packages.Review expenditures for appropriate supporting documentation.Assist with financial reporting for grants and funded programs.Maintain documentation necessary for monitoring reviews and audits.Assist with grant closeout and reconciliation activities.Support compliance with applicable grant requirements, including 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance) when applicable.Financial ReportingPrepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.Prepare fund-level financial statements and supporting schedules.Produce budget-to-actual expenditure reports.Analyze financial activity and investigate significant variances.Prepare account reconciliations and financial schedules.Assist management with financial projections and analyses.Ensure financial reports reconcile to the general ledger.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.Minimum 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably involving fund, governmental, nonprofit, education, or grant accounting.Experience performing general ledger reconciliations and preparing journal entries.Experience with month-end and year-end closing.Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).Experience preparing financial reports and supporting schedules.Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including experience working with large financial datasets.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.Ability to meet multiple financial and reporting deadlines.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Preferred QualificationsPrevious governmental or public-school accounting experience.Experience with federal and state grant accounting.Knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200 / Uniform Guidance.Experience with education funding programs such as Title I, Title II, IDEA, or similar grant programs.Experience supporting external, government, or grant audits.CPA, CPA candidate, CGFM, MBA, or master's degree in Accounting or Finance.Experience with Unanet, Deltek Costpoint, QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics, or another ERP/accounting system.Experience developing accounting reconciliations, workpapers, and SOPs.Compensation & BenefitsCompetitive salary based on education and relevant experienceHealth benefits401(k) retirement planPaid time offProfessional development opportunities