Grants Accountant: Precision in Grant Reporting & Compliance

Prairie State Legal Services Inc.; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403b retirement plan

Training and education programs

PTO 3 weeks/year

Paid sick leave

Parental leave (6 weeks)

Job summary

Prairie State Legal Services Inc. is seeking a Grants Accountant to support the financial aspects of grant development and reporting.

The role involves coordinating with the Finance Director and Grants Accounting team to ensure accurate tracking of staff time, costs, and grant-specific reporting across multiple offices. The candidate should be highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in a general office environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting with 3 years of relevant experience required.
• Strong computer competency including Access and the Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel).
• Familiarity with database software and ability to modify software to produce results.
• Excellent analytical skills and understanding of accounting principles.
• Strong organization, time management, and deadline-driven work ethic.
• Strong written and verbal communication; teamwork oriented.
• Experience with state and federal grants and related financial controls preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for setting up and implementing processes to manage, track, and report staff time and cost allocation to Prairie State grants and offices.
• Identify grant requirements requiring data collection, tracking, and reporting.
• Work with Finance Director and Grants Accounting staff to understand grant features needing special reporting.
• Interact with attorneys to understand time recording/reporting for grants and offices.
• Determine budget and reporting requirements for new and existing grants.
• Analyze grants to ensure budgets align with work performed and obligations.
• Prepare projections at key periods to meet grant criteria.
• Train staff on grant reporting protocols related to financial aspects.
• Assist in transferring grant data to accounting software and improving processes.
• Participate in annual audits and provide backup for payroll, procurement, and accounts payable/receivable.

Skills

Excel

Access

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Database software

Job description

Prairie State Legal Services Inc. is seeking a Grants Accountant to support the financial aspects of grant development and reporting.

The role involves coordinating with the Finance Director and Grants Accounting team to ensure accurate tracking of staff time, costs, and grant-specific reporting across multiple offices. The candidate should be highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in a general office environment.