Nonprofit Staff Accountant: Grants & Billing

BGC Tampa Bay; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay seeks a Staff Accountant to support the Finance department under the Controller. Responsibilities include maintaining financial records, preparing reconciliations, assisting with month-end close, and handling grant billing and reporting for multiple funding sources.

The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance with GAAP, and timely financial reporting to support program decisions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of responsible accounting, bookkeeping, accounts receivable, grant billing, or related finance experience.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Highly proficient with Outlook, Excel, and other computer applications.
• Understanding of nonprofit accounting and grant billing requirements preferred.
• Experience using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Must be able to clear a level II background screening and drug screening.
• Valid State Driver’s License and must be eligible to drive per our insurance.

Responsibilities

• Record journal entries, deposits, invoices, payments, and other accounting transactions accurately and timely.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including account reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Maintain general ledger detail and research variances or discrepancies as needed.
• Support preparation of financial reports, audit schedules, and other documentation requested by the Controller.
• Maintain organized electronic and paper records in accordance with organizational policies and audit requirements.
• Prepare, submit, and track monthly, quarterly, and other periodic grant billings and reimbursement requests in accordance with grant agreements and funder requirements.
• Review grant expenditures for allowability, proper coding, documentation, and alignment with approved budgets.
• Maintain grant billing files, supporting schedules, expenditure reports, and documentation needed for audits and funder reviews.
• Monitor grant revenue and expenses, identify discrepancies, and work with program and finance staff to resolve issues timely.
• Assist with preparation of grant financial reports and provide financial information needed for renewals, amendments, and closeout processes.
• Track receivables related to grant billings and follow up on outstanding reimbursement payments as appropriate.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay seeks a Staff Accountant to support the Finance department under the Controller. Responsibilities include maintaining financial records, preparing reconciliations, assisting with month-end close, and handling grant billing and reporting for multiple funding sources.

The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance with GAAP, and timely financial reporting to support program decisions.