Junior Grant Accountant

Arab-American-Family-Support-Center; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Junior Grant Accountant at Arab-American-Family-Support-Center in Downtown Brooklyn supports the grants and revenue contracts portfolio by handling financial reporting, budgeting, vouchering, and audits. You will work with internal staff and funders, balancing compliance with program needs.

Ideal candidates have at least two years of accounting experience focused on grants, a Bachelor’s degree, and proficiency in Excel and accounting systems.

Qualifications

• Two+ years of accounting experience with grants and contracts.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Experience with NYC/ NYS/ federal and private grants.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and grant accounting.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word; experience with accounting systems.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of all grant-related financial transactions.
• Monitor grant expenditures to ensure alignment with budgets, funding agreements, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and post journal entries; analyze general ledger activity.
• Review accounts for payable vouchers for assigned grant-funded programs.
• Collaborate with Development team and program staff on budgeting, reporting, and compliance issues.
• Prepare grant budgets in collaboration with program managers.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for grantors per funding requirements.
• Prepare and submit budgets, invoices, schedules, and workpapers per funder guidelines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Sage Intacct

Job description

Job Title

Junior Grant Accountant

Employment Type

Full-Time

Reports To

Senior Grant Manager

Location

Downtown Brooklyn. Hybrid-3 days in office.

Salary

$75,000-$80,000/year

About AAFSC

For over 30 years, the Arab AmericanFamily Support Center (AAFSC) has proudly served immigrant, refugee, and marginalized communities across New York. Community is at the heart of AAFSC's work; we help families navigate government benefits, learn English, prepare for the citizenship exam, secure affordable housing, and access mental health counseling.We'realso here to strengthen family bonds through parenting workshops and help young people succeed in school with academic support, social activities, and a safe space to share their experiences. We build brighter futures, one family, one story, and one community at a time.

Job Summary

The Junior Grant Accountant provides organization-wide support for the Arab American Family Support Center’s grants & revenue contracts portfolio, including financial reporting, vouchering, budgeting, variance reports and audit activities. The Junior Grant Accountant will liaise closely with internal staff as well as work with external funders. Critical to success in the role, the Junior Grant Accountant must effectively balance compliance requirements and program needs. A successful Junior Grant Accountant must be able to learn new systems, analyze general ledger reports, communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of financial literacy, and manage multiple priorities comfortably. A commitment to immigrant, refugee, and low-income communities is essential for this role.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of all grant-related financial transactions.
• Monitor grant expenditures to ensure alignment with approved budgets, funding agreements, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and post journal entries; analyze general ledger activity.
• Review accounts for payable vouchers for assigned grant-funded programs.
• Collaborate with Development team and program staff to resolve budgeting, reporting, and compliance issues.
• Prepare grant budgets in collaboration with program managers.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for grantors in accordance with funding requirements.
• Prepare and submit budgets, invoices, schedules, and workpapers in accordance with funder guidelines and deadlines.
• Analyze grant financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with routine reconciliations and roll forward schedules for grant expenditures, receivables, cash activity.
• Enter, classify, and summarize financial data in spreadsheets, trackers, and grant-management tools, with work subject to review.
• Support the Grants Accountants with documentation requests and schedules for month-end and year-end close, audits, funder monitoring, and grant closeouts.
• Monitor assigned deadlines, communicate status updates to the Grants Accountants, and elevate delays or unresolved issues promptly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Background and Position Requirements

• At least two (2) years of accounting experience, with a strong focus on grants management.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Prior fiscal experience with NYC, NYS, federal, and private grants and contracts.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP and grant accounting principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, accounting systems, and standard workplace software.
• Sage Intacct experience highly desirable.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion as well as cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, follow-up, and administrative skills with attention to detail.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply.

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