Grants Accountant

Food Bank For NYC; New York (NY); Remote; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in New York City seeks an Accounting Manager to oversee financial aspects of government and restricted grants. This role includes managing expenditures, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with budgetary guidelines. The position offers a competitive salary, remote work flexibility, and a comprehensive benefits package, promoting a people-first culture and work-life balance.

Benefits

Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

403(b) Retirement Plan with company match

Generous paid time off (PTO, Holidays)

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Learning & Development Opportunities

Wellness resources including EAP

Discounted staff perks (e.g., movie tickets)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience with grants and cost center reporting.
• Proficient in word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Ability to establish work priorities and apply financial principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage grants throughout their lifecycle from award to reporting.
• Reconcile revenue and expenses to the general ledger monthly.
• Prepare billing reports and monitor budget versus actual results.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Financial Analysis

Solution-Oriented

Team-oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

This is a professional position that works independently and as part of a team, applying general accounting principles to the accounting and expenditure control phases of fiscal transactions throughout the lifecycle of government and restricted grants. This position will be responsible for compiling documentation for government expenditure reports, preparing government vouchers, and tracking expenditures against budgets to ensure timely and accurate updates of the general ledger reflecting vouchering activity.

This position reports to the Director of Grants and Contract Compliance.

Compensation: $75k - $90k

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Manage the grant throughout its lifecycle, from award through renewal and final reporting.
2. Reconcile revenue, accounts receivable, and program expenses of government contracts and restricted grants to the general ledger monthly; propose journal entries as needed.
3. Prepare accurate billing reports with supporting documentation for review.
4. Monitor budget versus actual results and communicate findings for accurate forecasting with the program and grants team.
5. Facilitate meetings with program managers to discuss grant progress and resolve concerns.
6. Identify and report discrepancies between incurred expenses and general ledger transactions; propose journal entries or budget modifications for review.
7. Ensure all documentation supporting vouchers and the general ledger are stored electronically in SharePoint.
8. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience.
• At least 5 years of accounting experience with a solid understanding of grants and cost center reporting.
• Experience in financial analysis and general ledger reporting.
• Strong attention to detail for reviewing schedules and records.
• Team-oriented, goal-driven, and capable of following through on projects from start to finish.
• Ability to establish work priorities and apply financial principles daily.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Solution-oriented thinker.
• Proficient in word processing and spreadsheet software; knowledge of NetSuite is a plus.

This position is primarily remote with occasional in-person meetings, with potential for return to the office as needed to serve organizational interests and support work/life balance.

Featured Benefits:

• Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with company match
• Generous paid time off (PTO, Holidays, Birthday Off, Volunteer Time, Summer 4-Day Work Weeks)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Dependent Care Accounts (DCA), Commuter Reimbursement Accounts (CRA)
• Learning & Development Opportunities (LinkedIn Learning, Lunch & Learn, internal training)
• Wellness resources including EAP and mental health support
• Discounted staff perks (e.g., movie tickets, gym memberships, travel)

People-First Culture:

At Food Bank for New York City, we prioritize our people through engagement opportunities like our culture committee, celebrations, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are committed to equal employment opportunity. Applicants will be informed of their rights under federal employment laws, including the "Know Your Rights" notice from the Department of Labor.