Grants Accountant

At DAP Health, we are committed to transforming lives and advancing health equity for all. As a leading nonprofit health care provider, we deliver compassionate, high-quality care to the diverse communities of the Coachella Valley and San Diego County. Our comprehensive services range from primary care to mental health, wellness programs, and beyond, with a focus on those who are most vulnerable.

Joining our team means becoming part of a passionate, innovative organization dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve. If you're looking for a dynamic and purpose-driven environment, we invite you to explore the opportunity to contribute to our mission.

Job Summary The Grants Accountant position plays an essential role in managing and overseeing the fiscal aspects of grants received. Duties involve ensuring compliance with regulations and requirements of federal, state, city and privately funded programs. This position will perform all contract and grant-related post award functions including but not limited to budget and expense analysis, monthly grant and contract invoicing, reconciliation, assisting with budget modifications, and associated communication with program staff.

Additionally, the Grants Accountant will check and verify accounting data, enter data into the computerized accounting system and use our accounting system to research questions and generate reports to ensure DAP Health remains in compliance with financial and grant requirements. This position supports the Grant Accounting Manager in the annual audit process, while ensuring accuracy and effectiveness in all accounting procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None Essential Duties/Responsibilities Review funds received and ensure they are accurately recorded and posted in compliance with procedures, rules, regulations, and specific grant activities

Provide financial documentation necessary for the preparation of grant invoicing to comply with funder reporting requirements

Determine validity of, or liability for, invoices or charges and determine the proper accounting for such

Make arithmetical calculations and verify totals, check the arithmetical accuracy of claims, warrants, vouchers or deposits, check and correct account or numerical records for arithmetical errors or proper coding

Post financial transactions to accounts, journals, or ledgers

Review grant coding on expenditures to ensure compliance

Prepare invoices and reports for submission to funders, ensuring compliance with funder guidelines and timelines

Monitor grant budgets

Maintain complete and accurate grant files

Proactively work with program staff to provide grant support

Assist with the preparation and submittal of timely financial reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness

Assist with the preparation of spenddown reports, monitor grant expenditures, and work with program staff on maximizing grant use Assist in monitoring budget modification timelines and the preparation and submission of budget modifications to funders

Assist with the performance of grant close-out functions including related journal entries, reconciliations, invoices, and final cost reports

Assist with periodic audits and provide outside auditors with documentation and analysis in response to requests for financial information

Assist in month-end closings and fiscal year closings

Assist in gathering documentation and information for auditors - external financial auditors and grant/funder auditors

Operate standard office equipment, such as adding machine, computer, scanner, or duplicating machine

Access patient-protected health information as needed

Serve as backup for other positions in the department as needed

Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities Ability to:

Make mathematical computations quickly and accurately

Operate standard office equipment which may include computers, calculators, adding machines, scanners, and duplicating machines

Read, understand, and follow written and oral instructions

Use computerized accounting systems

Prepare data in the proper format for data entry

Understand and maintain financial accounting files or other record systems

Recognize and correct computational errors

Accurately compare, post, and transfer numbers

Understand transactions in terms of accounting codes and classifications

Prepare routine and special financial reports

Learn accounting systems

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Extremely organized and detailed oriented with the…