Grant Accountant

MISSION STATEMENT

To be a beacon of light by transforming lives in the Vincentian spirit of charity, justice, and mercy through interpersonal connectivity.

Provides a broad spectrum of accounting functions and business practices that relate to the financial integrity of the District Office and SSVF Program. Individual will effectively establish and maintain accounting practices to ensure accurate and reliable data necessary for business operations.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at this time)

• Reviews financial statements for reasonable content and form.
• Maintain a system of financial accounting, reporting, and record keeping in accordance to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
• Assists Finance and Operations teams leadership and Grant Manager with pre-award budget development and performs post-award budget revision reporting for grants.
• Responsible for budgetary control and post award compliance with federal, state, local, and funder regulations.
• Responsible for processing client related accounts payable and reconciliation processes for local staff.
• Responsible for the invoicing and reconciliation processes related to drawdowns from funding agencies.
• Responsible for the monitoring of grant activity including cost overruns, cost sharing and unallowable administrative expenses.
• Reconciles and prepares monthly and quarterly financial grant reports in accordance to generally accepted accounting procedures.
• Prepares and maintains reimbursement expenditure reports for grants and reconciles monthly grant reports to funds received.
• Maintains monthly performance and accountability for current and pending federal, state, local, foundation, and private grants.
• Attends monthly review meetings with the Finance Team.
• Assists the CFO & Financial Team with Grant Monitoring and Grant Audits.
• Communicate with faculty, staff, and outside contacts to provide financial and accounting information and support as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of internal control requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including project and committee work.
• Cross train on other Finance / Business Office functions.
• Flexibility to take on new tasks as Business Office needs change.
• Completes audit schedules as assigned for the end of the year independent audit.
• Prepares and deposits money into bank.
• Reviews invoices for accuracy and completeness and enters into computer system.
• Examines records of amounts due and makes sure invoices are paid according to terms.
• Prepares special reports, documents, and records as needed.
• Prepares electronic financial reports for Management Team and funders on a weekly and monthly basis for monitoring.
• Assists with the year-end audit, as requested.

• Complies with all applicable training requirements.
• Complies with all company safety, personnel and operational policies and procedures.
• Complies with work schedule to ensure effective operations of Agency programs.
• Contributes positively as a member of a productive and cooperative team.
• Performs other duties as necessary to fulfill the Society of St. Vincent de Paul South Pinellas, Inc. Mission.

• Health Insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Dental Insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• 120 hours of PTO accrued biweekly starting at day 1 of employment.
• 13 Paid Holidays to include Employee’s birthday and Date of Hire.
• 403(b) with employer match up to 3%.

(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.)

• Able to speak, write and understand English.
• Possess basic computer skills.
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