Grants Accounting Specialist — GAAP & Audit Ready

Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit; West Bloomfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit is seeking a Grant Accounting Specialist responsible for managing the financial aspects of various grants. Duties include recording financial activity, preparing reports, ensuring compliance, and assisting in audits. The ideal candidate will have experience in grant accounting, a strong understanding of GAAP, and a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.

Work will entail developing policies for financial controls and providing training support to other accounting staff.

Qualifications

• Must understand GAAP.
• Three to five years of progressive experience in Grant Accounting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Record and reconcile financial data for grants.
• Prepare and submit financial reports.
• Assist in developing annual operating budget for grants.

Skills

High Level of Attention to Detail

Technology proficiency in enterprise general ledger systems

Logic and effective judgment

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent

Tools

Sage Intacct

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit is seeking a Grant Accounting Specialist responsible for managing the financial aspects of various grants. Duties include recording financial activity, preparing reports, ensuring compliance, and assisting in audits. The ideal candidate will have experience in grant accounting, a strong understanding of GAAP, and a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.

Work will entail developing policies for financial controls and providing training support to other accounting staff.