Grant Accountant

Coleman Professional Services; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex Spending Account

Three weeks of paid time off

Staff Referral Bonus Program

Annual Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Coleman Health Services, a not-for-profit behavioral health and rehabilitation provider based in Kent, Ohio, seeks a Grant Accountant to manage state and federal awards, support monthly close, ensure compliance, and liaise with outside auditors. The role interacts with senior leadership and is located at our Kent office, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, 3–5 years in accounting/finance, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related area
• 3–5 years' experience in an accounting- or finance-related field
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel/Office products
• Able to work successfully as an individual and in a team
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Able to effectively track, analyze, and interpret data with multiple dimensions
• Preferred candidates will be moving from a public accounting firm or have public accounting experience

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly close and ensure compliance
• Track, monitor, and manage multiple grants and contracts
• Collaborate with outside auditors from Federal, State, County, and other regulatory bodies
• Interact with leadership including the President and CEO

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Strong organizational skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related area

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Coleman Health Services is a not-for-profit provider of behavioral health and rehabilitation programs. Our mission is to foster recovery, build independence, and change destinies for individuals, families, and businesses in our community. We are headquartered in Kent, Ohio, and provide services in 58 counties throughout the state. We seek a Grant Accountant who has experience with state and federal awards, as well as familiarity with preparing or auditing the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA). This position supports the monthly close, ensures compliance, tracks and monitors multiple grants and contracts, and collaborates with outside auditors from the Federal, State, County, and other regulatory bodies. Due to the importance of this role, it interacts with all levels of management, including the President and CEO. This position is based out of our Kent office Monday through Friday.

What can Coleman offer you?

• Pay starts at $70,000 annually based on experience and education
• A positive and supportive work environment that values both teamwork and individuality, welcomes innovation, is inclusive, promotes creativity, and where diversity is valued
• The ability to provide meaningful input that is heard and acted upon
• A competitive benefits package
• Flex Spending Account
• Accrue three weeks of paid-time off during the first year
• $2000 Staff Referral Bonus Program
• Annual Wellness reimbursement & more!

What Qualifications will you need to be successful as a Grant Accountant?

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related area of study
• 3-5 years' experience in an accounting- or finance-related field
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel/Office products
• Able to work successfully as an individual and in a team
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Able to effectively track, analyze, and interpret data with multiple dimensions
• Preferred candidates will be looking to move from a public accounting firm or have public accounting experience

Why join Coleman Health Services?

We are a nationally recognized not-for-profit provider of behavioral health and an organization that has demonstrated over 40 years of stability and transparency.

Our Company Culture and Benefits Set Us Apart!

Regardless of your role at Coleman Health Services, your work makes a lasting impact on those we serve. When you join our team, you become part of a collaborative community of dedicated professionals whose primary mission is to improve the lives of our clients. In return, you can also expect opportunities for career advancement and continued professional training.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. E.O.E. Persons with a disability can request an accommodation to complete the application process by emailing [e-mail] with the subject line "Accommodation Request." Coleman Health Services complies with the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act.