Grant Accountant II — Remote-Eligible Nonprofit Finance Pro

Legal Services NYC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work up to 50%

Excellent benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Legal Services NYC (LSNYC) seeks a full-time Grant Accountant II at the LSNYC Central Office in Manhattan to manage pre- and post-award grant accounting, including reconciliation, reporting, and compliance. The successful candidate will report to the Director of Grant Accounting.

The ideal candidate will have a BA in Business (Accounting/Finance), 8+ years in nonprofit grant accounting, knowledge of federal cost principles and GAAP, and proficiency with Excel and Abila MIP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, preferably in Accounting or Finance.
• 8+ years of grant accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit context.
• Proven and extensive knowledge of federal cost principles, and other applicable rules including OMB Uniform Guidance CFR Part 200 and Single Audit Act.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and Abila MIP accounting software.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare grant/contract reconciliation of actuals to budget and grant/contract closeouts.
• Prepare financial reports to government or private funders and ensure timely submissions of vouchers and related reports.
• Run financial reports to obtain data for contract reconciliation and voucher submission.
• Prepare journal entries for grant/contract vouchers in accounting software.
• Coordinate contract and grant funding status with contract management personnel.
• Assist in budget development and modifications for LSNYC-wide and Borough contracts.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and support audits.

Skills

Grant accounting

GAAP accounting

Excel

Abila MIP

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business (Accounting/Finance)

Tools

Abila MIP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Legal Services NYC (LSNYC) seeks a full-time Grant Accountant II at the LSNYC Central Office in Manhattan to manage pre- and post-award grant accounting, including reconciliation, reporting, and compliance. The successful candidate will report to the Director of Grant Accounting.

The ideal candidate will have a BA in Business (Accounting/Finance), 8+ years in nonprofit grant accounting, knowledge of federal cost principles and GAAP, and proficiency with Excel and Abila MIP.