Senior Grants Accountant: GAAP & Audit Ready

MACNY's Job Board; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MACNY seeks a Senior Accountant to oversee accurate financial processes, grant accounting, and timely reporting for internal and external stakeholders. You will support monthly closes, budget monitoring, and grant invoicing while maintaining strong internal controls.

Ideal candidate has an Advanced Accounting degree and 5+ years GAAP experience, with CPA preferred. Proficiency in Sage Intacct and ERP systems is desirable; remote work is not offered.

Qualifications

• Advanced accounting degree required.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Minimum 5 years GAAP experience including monthly close, audits, and accounting responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing State and Federal funding sources to include internal and external fiscal reporting.
• Assist Controller in design and preparation of grant and contract budgets for management review.
• Perform monthly budget monitoring and variance analysis for State and Federal funding sources.
• Assist in Month and year end close processes, including journal entries, allocations, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Provide assessment of internal controls by identifying risks, documenting processes, and recommending corrective actions where needed.
• Prepare and submit cost-reimbursable grant invoices, financial reports, and vouchers in accordance with funder guidelines and deadlines.
• Reconcile grant-related accounts, identify discrepancies, and adjust records to maintain accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations (OMB Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200), state/local grant rules, and GAAP.
• Maintain accurate records of grant receivables, allocations, and expenditures in the organization’s financial system.
• Monitor and manage grant budgets, expenditures, and projections to align with grant agreements.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for funders, management, and regulatory bodies.
• Develop audit schedules, documentation, and support for annual audits and other required audits.
• Assist with external audit requests related to grants by gathering supporting documentation and coordinating information with the CFO, Controller, and program staff.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Grant accounting

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Communication

Team player

Time management

Education

Advanced Accounting degree

CPA preferred

Tools

Sage Intacct

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

MACNY seeks a Senior Accountant to oversee accurate financial processes, grant accounting, and timely reporting for internal and external stakeholders. You will support monthly closes, budget monitoring, and grant invoicing while maintaining strong internal controls.

Ideal candidate has an Advanced Accounting degree and 5+ years GAAP experience, with CPA preferred. Proficiency in Sage Intacct and ERP systems is desirable; remote work is not offered.