Grants Accounting Supervisor

Job Purpose The 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 Responsibilities Oversee 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 contributions

Track, 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.

Required Experience 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  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.

Preferred Experience 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 & Experience Bachelor’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/Travel This 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 Received The Grants Accounting Supervisor operates under general supervision from the Grants Finance Manager.

Degree of Supervision Given The Grants Accounting Supervisor has direct supervisory responsibility for the following position(s):

Grant Accountants Compensation American  Farmland Trust offers excellent vacation, medical, retirement and other…