Senior Accountant - Grants

TITLE:

Senior Accountant - Grants

REPORTS TO:

Associate Director of Accounting - Grants/Contracts

DEPARTMENT:
Accounting

STATUS:
Regular, Full-Time

FLSA STATUS:
Exempt

WAGE RANGE: $95,000 - $105,000/year

GRANT FUNDED:
No

UNION POSITION:
Yes

LOCATION:

145 Taylor Street San Francisco CA 94102

SCHEDULE:

Hybrid; 3 Days On-site, 2 days remote

SUMMARY

The Senior Grant Accountant will play a pivotal role in budgeting, accounting, and reporting operations of contracts and grants. They will be responsible for preparing accurate billing and financial reporting for all contracts and grants managed by TNDC. They will be responsible for preparing all general ledger transactions and providing associated support for these entries.

The position reports to the Associate Director of Accounting - Grants/Contracts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Grant and Contract Budgeting:

* Collaborate with program managers and stakeholders to develop detailed budgets for grants and contracts.

* Support program and fund development staff working on grant applications.

* Track budgetary guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Grant and Contract Tracking:

* Prepare grant summaries for all incoming grants to accurately identify and document accounting treatment.

* Track grant and contract expenses to ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions.

* Monitor expenses against approved budgets and identify discrepancies or variances.

Billing and Invoicing:

* Prepare and submit billing and invoicing documentation to funding agencies as required.

* Follow compliance with billing guidelines and deadlines for each grant and contract.

* Address inquiries related to billing and invoicing from funding agencies and internal stakeholders.

Month End Close:

* Prepare estimated and actual grant revenue accruals.

* Prepare entries for all recipients of donations and grant payments.

* Prepare reconciliations for all contribution related accounts.

Compliance and Audit:

* Support compliance with all applicable regulations, guidelines, and contractual requirements.

* Support internal and external audits related to grants and contracts.

Process Improvement:

* Support implementation of process optimization and efficiency enhancements in grant and contract accounting.

* Support implementation of best practices and standard operating procedures to streamline financial processes.