Grants Accountant

Merrimackvalleychamber; Lawrence (MA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement benefits

Vacation and leave

Tuition assistance

Equipment provided

Job summary

MassHire Merrimack Valley Workforce Board is seeking a Grants Accountant to manage all accounting functions for a multi-million dollar fiscal operation. The role supports funders, partners, sub-recipients and contractors with precise reporting and compliance.

The position requires a degree in accounting and 2+ years of related experience, with preference for nonprofit or government grant experience; hybrid work arrangements and generous benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting or a related field with 2+ years of accounting experience.
• Experience with grant accounting in non-profit/government settings preferred.
• Automated accounting software experience; CORI/background check required.

Responsibilities

• Review staff time sheets and attendance; calculate payroll for staff and contractors.
• Calculate, report, and update youth enrollments, wages, and worksites.
• Batch and process overhead and customer-related expenses for approval and payment.
• Execute PO, AP/AR, payroll, and journal entries; post to general ledger.
• Record cash balances by grant and project cash needs; generate Funds requests.

Skills

Grants accounting

Payroll processing

Accounting software

Non-profit/government funding

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Workforce Development System

Job description

Salary: $62,000.00 - $72,000.00 Annually

Other

PLEASE POST

POSITION TITLE: REPORTS TO: JOB GRADE: HIRING RANGE: BENEFITS: POSITION SUMMARY PLEASE POST MASSHIRE MERRIMACK VALLEY WORKFORCE BOARD POSITION VACANCY NOTICE (OPEN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL APPLICANTS) Grants Accountant Chief Financial Officer 3 (35 Hours per week) $62k - $72k

We offer an excellent work-life balance with generous time off and benefits:

• A friendly, team-oriented environment
• Hybrid & flexible work schedule
• Modern office setting
• Vacation, sick, holiday, and personal time
• Health, dental and retirement benefits
• Agency issued equipment
• Tuition assistance
• Work-related expenses

• Our Grants Accountant (GA) will perform a variety of fiscal-related duties with the aptitude and decision-making skill required in a Fiscal Department that annually tracks several million dollars with the utmost accuracy and in accordance with (IAW) proven fiscal and operational procedures.
• Our GA will be responsible for all accounting functions and maintenance of financial documents and will coordinate, calculate, process, reconcile and track financial data for ongoing reporting.
• Our GA will support, communicate, collaborate, and facilitate associated fiscal activities with our funders, partners, sub-recipients, and contractors.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Full Job Description Available Upon Request)

• Review staff time sheets and attendance records. Calculate payroll for all staff and contractors as directed; document time earned and used; batch and process documents for approval and payment IAW proven fiscal procedures.
• Calculate, report, and update youth enrollments, wages, and worksites.
• Batch and process all overhead and customer-related expenses for approval and payment.
• Execute purchase orders, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and journal entries, and record accruals into the Fiscal System. Post all accounts to the general ledger.
• Record all cash balances by grant and ensure there are sufficient resources to meet planned expenditures. Calculate cash balance, project accounts receivable, and accounts payable, and generate Requests for Funds as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

A degree in accounting or a related field plus two or more years of accounting experience is required (a combination of education and experience could suffice). Accounting experience in a non-profit or government setting working with state and federal funded grants is strongly preferred.

Automated accounting computer systems and software experience are needed. Knowledge of the Workforce Development System is preferred. Favorable CORI/background check.

Lynda Buote, Office Manager MassHire Merrimack Valley Workforce Board [e-mail]