Grants & Payables Accountant - Nonprofit

Volunteers of America, Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA)

403b retirement plan with employer-mat

Employee Assistance Program

33 paid days off (holidays, sick, and

Life insurance

Employer contributions to HSA

Referral program with bonuses

Job summary

Volunteers of America, Utah is seeking a Finance/Grants Associate responsible for managing the fiscal aspects of grants and contracts, including invoicing, coding, and reporting. You will collaborate with accounting, program managers, and external relations to ensure compliance and accurate costs.

The role requires a bachelor’s in accounting/finance/business and 2 years of accounting experience, with preferred experience in nonprofit grants and use of Great Plains/Smart Connect.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business and 2 years of accounting experience preferred, or equivalent.
• Experience with federal grants and nonprofit accounting is preferred.
• Accounts payable and invoice coding experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Great Plains (Dynamics) and Smart Connect a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve invoices, code accounts and grants, and enter accounts payable data.
• Prepare and submit grant invoices with required documentation for reimbursement.
• Communicate monthly financial results to management and program staff.
• Assist with month-end closing, audits, and monitoring of financials.
• Support VP of Finance with accounting activities and reporting.
• Coordinate fiscal elements of grants/contracts for compliance and reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

Microsoft Great Plains (Dynamics)

Smart Connect

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Volunteers of America, Utah is seeking a Finance/Grants Associate responsible for managing the fiscal aspects of grants and contracts, including invoicing, coding, and reporting. You will collaborate with accounting, program managers, and external relations to ensure compliance and accurate costs.

The role requires a bachelor’s in accounting/finance/business and 2 years of accounting experience, with preferred experience in nonprofit grants and use of Great Plains/Smart Connect.