Community Connections, Inc.
Accounting and Grants Manager
Community Connections, Inc., Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Position Type: Hybrid
Salary: $100,000 - $125,000 (commensurate with experience)
Position Summary The Accounting and Grants Manager of Community Connections Inc (CCI) plays a vital role in the management of the month-end closing process, daily accounting functions, and the administration of grants and contracts. The Accounting and Grants Manager monitors grant budgets, ensures compliance and recognition for government (federal and state) contracts/grants and private grants, supports the overall grant management process, and oversees daily and monthly accounting functions. The Accounting and Grants Manager must be able to adapt to a continually evolving environment and thrive in an autonomous and deadline-oriented workplace.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee the Payroll Administrator, ensuring that payroll is processed timely and accurately
Function as backup for Payroll Administrator, processing payroll and addressing payroll related questions as needed
Provide needed support and guidance for daily accounting functions
Prepare monthly journal entries for areas of responsibility, including payroll entries, accruals and allocation entries
Oversee monthly closing process and review of schedules
Review monthly financial statements
Support team in annual audit
Maintain bookkeeping and financial reporting for Romark Corporation
Communicate with HUD for housing vouchers and provide any necessary information requested
Prepare all the Housing Choice Voucher Program required filings, including the REAC filing to HUD
Prepare required annual reports for Romark Corporation, including the REAC filing to HUD and local cash and financial reporting to Maryland
Grant and Contracts Administration
Serve as Finance staff liaison on the grants committee
Coordinate the creation and filing of grant proposals, serving as team lead in creation of timelines, assigning deliverables, compiling required documentation, and submitting completed proposals
Assist in creating proposal budgets
Communicate with leadership team on status of grants
Create and maintain grants and contracts tracking tables
Oversee tracking and reporting for all grant awards
Review grant agreements to ensure compliance with terms and conditions
Ensure budgets are adhered to and expenses are properly tracked and allocated
Maintain records of expenses
Prepare monthly invoices for local contracts and reimbursement-based grants
Ensure compliance with grant awards and government regulations
Prepare and submit internal and external financial reports
Provide required documents and reports to various government agencies in a timely manner
Monitor government payment portals to ensure purchase orders are in place for active grants and alert Senior Leadership and government officials regarding renewals needed prior to the purchase order expiration
Support the development of proper internal controls and policies for grant and contract financial management and reporting, identify opportunities to streamline processes
Develop strong relationships and communicate effectively with officials at various government agencies and private funders
Prepare Indirect Cost Rate proposal annually
Additional Staff Responsibilities
Model and reinforce Community Connections mission to provide behavioral health, residential services, and primary health care coordination for marginalized and disenfranchised women, men, youth, and children living in the District of Columbia, many of whom are coping with challenges including mental illness, addiction, and the aftermath of trauma and abuse.
Model and reinforce Community Connections values of quality, innovation, respect, equity, and integrity daily.
Reinforce Community Connection’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Protect the privacy of our consumers’ protected health information by maintaining compliance with HIPAA and other relevant CC related IT security regulations.
Complete and stay current on role specific and organizational wide training.
Perform other duties as assigned on an as-needed basis.
Desired Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Education and Certifications
Minimum Associate’s degree in Accounting or related field, Bachelor’s degree preferred
Experience & Skills
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a senior accountant or similar role managing month‑end close process
Experience with government grants and contracts accounting
Understanding of Federal indirect cost allocation guidelines
Excellent leadership, organizational, problem‑solving, and communication skills, ability to apply technical research to business operations and people management skills
Proactive, results‑driven approach with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
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Salary: $100,000 - $125,000 (commensurate with experience)
Position Summary The Accounting and Grants Manager of Community Connections Inc (CCI) plays a vital role in the management of the month-end closing process, daily accounting functions, and the administration of grants and contracts. The Accounting and Grants Manager monitors grant budgets, ensures compliance and recognition for government (federal and state) contracts/grants and private grants, supports the overall grant management process, and oversees daily and monthly accounting functions. The Accounting and Grants Manager must be able to adapt to a continually evolving environment and thrive in an autonomous and deadline-oriented workplace.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee the Payroll Administrator, ensuring that payroll is processed timely and accurately
Function as backup for Payroll Administrator, processing payroll and addressing payroll related questions as needed
Provide needed support and guidance for daily accounting functions
Prepare monthly journal entries for areas of responsibility, including payroll entries, accruals and allocation entries
Oversee monthly closing process and review of schedules
Review monthly financial statements
Support team in annual audit
Maintain bookkeeping and financial reporting for Romark Corporation
Communicate with HUD for housing vouchers and provide any necessary information requested
Prepare all the Housing Choice Voucher Program required filings, including the REAC filing to HUD
Prepare required annual reports for Romark Corporation, including the REAC filing to HUD and local cash and financial reporting to Maryland
Grant and Contracts Administration
Serve as Finance staff liaison on the grants committee
Coordinate the creation and filing of grant proposals, serving as team lead in creation of timelines, assigning deliverables, compiling required documentation, and submitting completed proposals
Assist in creating proposal budgets
Communicate with leadership team on status of grants
Create and maintain grants and contracts tracking tables
Oversee tracking and reporting for all grant awards
Review grant agreements to ensure compliance with terms and conditions
Ensure budgets are adhered to and expenses are properly tracked and allocated
Maintain records of expenses
Prepare monthly invoices for local contracts and reimbursement-based grants
Ensure compliance with grant awards and government regulations
Prepare and submit internal and external financial reports
Provide required documents and reports to various government agencies in a timely manner
Monitor government payment portals to ensure purchase orders are in place for active grants and alert Senior Leadership and government officials regarding renewals needed prior to the purchase order expiration
Support the development of proper internal controls and policies for grant and contract financial management and reporting, identify opportunities to streamline processes
Develop strong relationships and communicate effectively with officials at various government agencies and private funders
Prepare Indirect Cost Rate proposal annually
Additional Staff Responsibilities
Model and reinforce Community Connections mission to provide behavioral health, residential services, and primary health care coordination for marginalized and disenfranchised women, men, youth, and children living in the District of Columbia, many of whom are coping with challenges including mental illness, addiction, and the aftermath of trauma and abuse.
Model and reinforce Community Connections values of quality, innovation, respect, equity, and integrity daily.
Reinforce Community Connection’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Protect the privacy of our consumers’ protected health information by maintaining compliance with HIPAA and other relevant CC related IT security regulations.
Complete and stay current on role specific and organizational wide training.
Perform other duties as assigned on an as-needed basis.
Desired Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Education and Certifications
Minimum Associate’s degree in Accounting or related field, Bachelor’s degree preferred
Experience & Skills
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a senior accountant or similar role managing month‑end close process
Experience with government grants and contracts accounting
Understanding of Federal indirect cost allocation guidelines
Excellent leadership, organizational, problem‑solving, and communication skills, ability to apply technical research to business operations and people management skills
Proactive, results‑driven approach with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
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