CONTRACTS AND GRANTS ACCOUNTANT

Overview

CONTRACTS AND GRANTS ACCOUNTANT role at JCC Association of North America. Report to the Director of Finance (DoF). The Government & Foundation Contract Accountant will be responsible for the management and reporting of a $4.3M portfolio of government awards and $1M in foundation and UJA grants.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end grants management including pre- and post-award activities
• Direct the contracting process with stakeholders to bring grants online, ensure funder guidelines, and coordinate budget preparation with program staff
• Maintain contract documents in an organized file system
• Respond to funder inquiries and follow through on open items
• Prepare monthly/quarterly financial and reimbursement reports aligned with the general ledger
• Collaborate with funders to resolve reimbursement issues and disallowances
• Coordinate with Program managers to review budget vs. actual status and plan actions
• Provide detailed budget vs. actual analyses to manage over/underspending
• Coordinate budget modification submissions with DoF and program staff to maximize revenue across grants
• Record and monitor Accounts Receivable related to grants; ensure revenue recognition per GAAP
• Track and follow up on reimbursement statuses with funders
• Provide anticipated reimbursement data to DoF for cash flow planning
• Complete grant closeout tasks (reconciliations, status reports, final invoices, POs, and budget balancing)
• Maintain funder equipment inventories as required
• Stay updated on funder invoicing/reporting requirements and attend trainings as needed
• Establish relationships with funders, primarily fiscal counterparts
• Coordinate with Payroll Manager & Accounting to adjust personnel allocations for contract billing
• Assist with time and effort reporting ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance
• Support DoF to meet funder and department deadlines
• Support the annual agency-wide audit including the Federal Single Audit
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation related to the functional area
• Participate in government funding audits

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience with government grants
• Experience with government agencies at Federal, State, and NYC levels (USDHS, NYSOFA, SED, DYCD, DOHMH, DFTA)
• Experience with MIP and government portal submissions (HHS Accelerator; PASSPort, GrantsGateway) preferred
• Strong verbal, written, and documentation skills
• Ability to work with all levels of staff and external parties
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail, problem solving, and analytical skills
• Self-starter, quick learner, assertive, capable of working independently yet collaboratively

Job Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: $65,000 - $75,000
• Onsite Position

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Employment Type

• Contract