Grants Accounting Supervisor

American Farmland Trust; Washington (District of Columbia); Remoto; USD 90.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Vacation and sick leave

Medical and prescription coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k plan

Life insurance & LTD

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Descrizione del lavoro

American Farmland Trust seeks a Grants Accounting Supervisor to lead the grant accounting function, supervise a team, and ensure GAAP compliance across federal, state, and foundation funding. The role emphasizes nonprofit grant management, accurate reporting, and adherence to funder requirements in a remote setting.

The candidate should have 5+ years in nonprofit grant accounting, advanced Excel skills, and experience with large federal awards. CPA is a plus; supervising staff is required.

Competenze

• Experience in grant accounting within the nonprofit sector or government agencies.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and financial modeling.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and ability to stay current on ASC changes.
• Ability to lead and mentor a high-performing team.
• Experience with large federal awards and familiarity with USDA regulations (preferred).

Mansioni

• Oversee grant agreement accounting, invoicing, and financial reporting across funding sources.
• Interpret grant terms to ensure compliance with guidelines and reporting deadlines.
• Coordinate collections of accounts receivable and revenues from grants.
• Maintain grant accounting tracker and central filing for active grants.
• Monitor match requirements and prepare year-end reports for audits.
• Provide training and guidance to grant accountants and project managers.
• Stay updated on USG grant management policies and update internal guidance.
• Escalate significant accounting issues to leadership as needed.

Conoscenze

Excel

Financial modeling

GAAP knowledge

ASC updates

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree (Accounting/Finance/Business Administration)

CPA designation (preferred)

Strumenti

Accounting software systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Job PurposeThe Grants Accounting Supervisor reports to the Grants Finance Manager and is responsible for leading the accounting functions for AFT’s diverse portfolio of grants. This position supervises a team of grant accountants and works to optimize grant-related financial processes in support of the organization’s mission, ensuring compliance with funder requirements and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).Duties and ResponsibilitiesOversee all grant agreement accounting, invoicing, and financial reporting across Federal, State, Corporate, Foundation, and other institutional funding sources.Interpret grant agreements, terms, and conditions to ensure compliance with funding guidelines, reporting deadlines, and allowable expenses.Coordinate the collection process of accounts receivables and revenues owed to the organization stemming from its grant agreements.Oversee and maintain a tracker for grants accounting and a central online filing system of complete, fully supported grant files for all active grants and contributionsTrack, monitor, and report match (cost-share) requirements in accordance with donor requirements.Compile year-end reports and other documentation to support the annual audit and any grant-specific audits.Provide training, guidance, and support to grant accountants, budget managers, and project managers to build organizational capacity and ensure compliance.Stay abreast of U.S. Government (USG) grant management policies and update internal guidance as needed.Manage grant-related accounting issues, ensuring timely resolution and escalating significant matters to finance/grant team leadership.This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities. Management reserves the right to revise the job or to request other or different duties be performed as assigned.RequiredExperience in grant accounting within the nonprofit sector, government agencies, grant-making organizations, or a similar environment.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience with complex formulas, pivot tables, and financial modeling.Experience with financial and accounting software systems.In-depth knowledge of GAAP and the ability to stay current on Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) changes.Working knowledge of 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance), including cost allowability, indirect cost rates, and federal financial reporting.Strong customer service orientation with excellent verbal, written, analytical, and organizational skills.Ability to lead and mentor a high-performing team.PreferredExperience with large federal awards, including familiarity with USDA regulations, USDA General Terms and Conditions (GT&C), and NRCS Grant Agreement and Development Budget Expense Tables (GADBET).Minimum of 2 years of experience supervising accounting or finance staff.Demonstrated commitment to the mission of AFT.Education & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in financial management and accounting, with a strong background in non-profits and/or federal grant management.Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is a plus.Working Conditions/TravelThis is a remote-based position.Occasional work in the evenings or on weekends may be required to meet deadlines.This position does not regular travel.Degree of Supervision ReceivedThe Grants Accounting Supervisor operates under general supervision from the Grants Finance Manager.Degree of Supervision GivenThe Grants Accounting Supervisor has direct supervisory responsibility for the following position(s):Grant AccountantsCompensationAmerican Farmland Trust offers excellent vacation, medical, retirement and other benefits. The salary range for this position is from $90,000 to $100,000 based upon experience.American Farmland Trust offers a full benefits package for full-time employees:Insurance coverage begins the 1st of the month following the date of hire.Medical & Prescription CoverageDental CoverageVision CoverageCompany Paid Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability (LTD)Voluntary Life InsuranceFlexible Spending Account (FSA) – Healthcare & Dependent CareHealth Savings Account (HSA)401k PlanSick Leave: Regular full-time employees accrue 13 “sick days” per year.Vacation Leave: Accrue 15 days during the first year increasing by one day per year to 20 days per year maximum.Holidays: AFT observes twelve fixed holidays and a week between Christmas and New Years off during the year (all offices closed) plus a choice of up to three (depending on hiring month) floating holidays.Why you should applyBe a part of a purpose-driven, committed, knowledgeable, high-performing, experienced and fun teamA diverse and inclusive work environmentA cause and mission you can be proud ofCompetitive compensation & benefitsRemote work opportunityTimelineTo be considered applicants must submit a resume, answer all screener questions and include a cover letter explaining what they are a right fit for both AFT and this role.Please apply directly through AFT’s Paycom Career Portal using this link: Grants Accounting SupervisorIf the link is unavailable, please visit AFT’s Careers page and select this position to submit your application.