Grant Accountant

Met Council; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Major medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Pre-tax commuter benefits

FSA (Flexible Spending Account)

403(b) plan with employer contribution

Generous vacation, sick leave, and HOL

Zusammenfassung

Met Council is seeking a detail-oriented Grant Accountant to manage a portfolio of grants and contracts, ensuring accurate reporting and timely billing. The role requires 2–3 years of grant accounting experience and familiarity with NYC funders.

The position is hybrid, with three days on-site and two days remote, based at Met Council’s main office in New York. A Bachelor’s in Accounting or related field is required, along with strong Excel skills and critical thinking.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business is required.
• 2–3 years of grant accounting experience required; familiarity with NYC/NY funders (DFTA, DYCD, OTDA) preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, IF functions) required.
• Must have critical thinking skills and understand budgets and contracts impact.
• Familiarity with PASSPort and Grants Gateway preferred.
• Familiarity with OMB Uniform Guidance preferred.

Aufgaben

• Prepare financial reports and invoices for all grants to ensure timely, accurate submission to funders.
• Ensure financial compliance with government and private foundation funding requirements.
• Prepare journal entries and allocations as needed.
• Respond to funder inquiries from Met Council and agencies.
• Assist in funder desk audits.
• Maintain accurate financial records and files.

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Mathematical thinking

Accountability

Cultural awareness

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PASSPort

Grants Gateway

Jobbeschreibung

FLSA: Exempt/Overtime Ineligible

Benefits: Eligible

Hours Per Week: 40/Full-time

Met Council is America’s largest Jewish charity dedicated to serving the needy. We fight poverty through comprehensive social services and by treating each client with compassion, integrity, and respect. Our programs are staffed by experts who help over 350,000 clients each year and advocate on behalf of all needy New Yorkers. Our services include 100% affordable housing at 21 locations, family violence services, Holocaust survivor assistance, geriatric social work, crisis intervention and the largest free kosher food distribution program in the world. Our network of 101 food pantries, affordable housing sites, and affiliated JCCs provide services directly in neighborhoods across New York City.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative professional to join our team as a Grant Accountant. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This role is responsible for overseeing an assigned portfolio of grants and contracts, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with funding requirements, and timely billing.

Please note: This is a hybrid position (three days on-site, two days remote), with Tuesdays and Thursdays as mandatory in-office days at Met Council’s main office in the Financial District.

Principal Responsibilities:

Grant Accounting/Billing: 80% - 90%

• Prepare financial reports and invoices for all grants to ensure timely and accurate submission to government funders and private foundations.
• Ensure financial compliance with government and private foundation funding requirements.
• Prepare journal entries and allocations as needed.
• Respond to funder-related inquiries from key stakeholders at Met Council and various agencies.
• Assist in the preparation of funder desk audits.
• Maintain accurate and updated financial records and files.

Special Projects: 10% - 20%

• Assist the Director of Budgets and Grants Management in the preparation of special financial reports and projections as needed.
• Maintain database of administrative contracts. This includes running queries, reports, and inputting data.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Competencies:

• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Computer Skills
• Motivation
• Creative and Innovative Thinking
• Analysis and Reasoning
• Teamwork
• Relationship Building
• Mathematical Thinking
• Accountability and Dependability
• Cultural Awareness

Skill and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business (required).
• At least 2-3 years of grant accounting experience required; familiarity with Private Foundations, New York City and New York State funder requirements (DFTA, DYCD, OTDA, etc) (required).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, IF functions) (required).
• Must possess critical thinking skills; must be able to understand the impact of budgets and contracts throughout the agency.
• Familiarity with PASSPort and Grants Gateway (preferred).
• Familiarity with OMB Uniform Guidance (preferred).

Compensation: $75,000 - $85,000 per year.

Benefits: Major medical, dental, vision and life insurance; pre-tax commuter benefits; FSA; 403(b) with employer contribution; plus generous vacation, sick leave and holidays.