Grant Accountant

MERS Goodwill; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits (immediate)

Dental & Vision benefits

Life and AD&D insurance

403(b) retirement

401(a) retirement

PTO accrual

Paid holidays

Job summary

MERS/Missouri Goodwill Industries is seeking a Grant Accountant to join our accounting team. The ideal candidate will manage the grant accounting cycle, coordinate with grant providers, prepare invoices, and support Uniform Guidance audits.

A bachelor's degree in Accountancy, GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in MS Office and Excel are required. This is a full-time, hourly position with competitive benefits and opportunities to contribute to our mission.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Accountancy is required.
• Experience with General Ledger accounting is required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial accounting principles.
• Proficient in MS Office and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of the grant accounting transaction cycle, including policy and procedure assurance.
• Primary liaison between MERS/Missouri Goodwill and grant providers as well as the responsibility to assist the Grants Accounting Supervisor and Controller with annual Uniform Guidance Audit.
• Invoice preparation and processing, including document maintenance and monthly account reconciliation.
• Coordinate and verify supporting documentation to insure accurate and timely month end reporting.
• Review monthly grant income statements for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with completion of annual budget and year end audit.
• Assist in coordination and completion of the annual Uniform Guidance Audit.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

General Ledger accounting

GAAP knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

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Position Type:Hourly Full-Time
Hourly Rate:$23.00 - $25.00

MERS/Missouri Goodwill Industries is looking for an energetic, self-motivated, and professionalGrant Accountantto join ourAccountingteam! The ideal candidate will support our mission, \"Changing Lives Through the Power of Work!\" and embody our core values of diversity, integrity, passion, professionalism, respect, and responsibility.

If you're seeking an opportunity that empowers you to achieve new goals while pursuing a mission-driven career, then this is the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Accountancy is required.


• Experience with General Ledger accounting is required.


• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial accounting principles.


• Proficient in MS Office and Excel.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Coordination of the grant accounting transaction cycle, including policy and procedure assurance.


• Primary liaison between MERS/Missouri Goodwill and grant providers as well as the responsibility to assist the Grants Accounting Supervisor and Controller with annual Uniform Guidance Audit.


• Invoice preparation and processing, including document maintenance and monthly account reconciliation.


• Coordinate and verify supporting documentation to insure accurate and timely month end reporting.


• Review monthly grant income statements for accuracy and completeness.


• Assist with completion of annual budget and year end audit.


• Assist in coordination and completion of the annual Uniform Guidance Audit.


• Perform other duties as assigned.


• Immediate date of hire individual and family medical benefits for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.


• Individual and family dental and vision benefits on the first of the month following the hire date for employees working 20 or more hours week.


• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance on the first of the month following the hire date for employees working 20 or more hours per week.


• 403(B) Retirement on date of hire for employees working 20 or more hours per week.


• 403(B) Retirement + Employer Match after one year of employment for employees working 20 or more hours per week.


• 401(A) Retirement on date of hire for employees working 20 or more hours per week.


• PTO Accrual up to 15 days based on hours worked.


• Paid holidays

MERS Missouri Goodwill is an equal-opportunity employer. MERS Goodwill does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other non-merit factor.

MERS Missouri Goodwill requires various background and records checks upon employment.