Unbound Now
Grant Accountant
The primary function of the Grant Accountant is to support the mission and vision of Unbound Now by managing the financial aspects of grants received by Unbound Now, providing budgets for applications, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, and overseeing the preparation of financial reports and proper allocation and expenditure of grant funds. This role supervises Government Grant Managers and requires strong accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with both internal stakeholders and external funding sources.
Compensation: Annual salary Benefits Unbound Now offers a generous benefits package, including health insurance for employees and families with premiums covered by the employer; employer-paid life insurance for employees; and the option to participate in Unbound Now's retirement plan (with 3% salary match after 90 days with a 1-year vesting period). Dental and Vision are available at employee expense.
Availability Anticipated 40-45-hour work week, generally 8 : 30-5 : 30 CST Monday-Friday with a one-hour lunch break
Working Conditions Work is performed in a normal office environment or other professional environment. Work duties may, on rare occasions, be performed in an environment requiring exposure to weather extremes, fumes, odors, and noise.
Job Responsibilities
Supervise and support Unbound Now's Government Grant Managers
Review grant solicitations in coordination with Foundation Grant Writers, recommend funding requests, and provide budgets for grant applications in line with donor requirements, best practices, and internal funding needs
Ensure that grant-eligible expenses are coded accordingly in Unbound Now's accounting software
Prepare grant allocations
Prepare grant invoices / financial reports, oversee the work of Government Grant Managers, manage grant reporting and payment cycles, including the review, submission, and drawdowns or invoicing according to donor requirements and intervals
Provide financial reports on grant spend-down for internal use to ensure that time-limited funds are spent by the deadline
Develop a Grant Management Dashboard and Tracker, and ensure maintenance and distribution to relevant stakeholders
Ensure proper close-out of all grants
Facilitate all compliance related to grants
Take internal lead on government grant financial desk / site reviews
Ensure that government grant application and financial report deadlines are met
Manage grant revenue recognition in Unbound Now's accounting software
Stay informed of changes in grant guidelines
Support the annual audit as it relates to grants
Desired Outcomes
Unbound Now is following best practices for grant management, including compliance with all funder requirements and a high level of accountability and transparency regarding the use of grant funds
Grant funds available and used effectively in support of Unbound Now's mission
Strong asks on foundation grant applications based on knowledge of unfunded budget line items and match requirements
Well leveraged match when required on grants
Proactive grant management and internal reporting that allows for timely identification of spend-down or other issues and facilitation of strategy / spending adjustment
Clean and accurate grant accounting records that will attract future funding to increase support for Unbound Now's mission, building trust and confidence in Unbound Now's financial and grant management practices
Government Grant Managers are well supported and supervised
Unbound Now positioned for sustainable growth in grant revenue
Working Relationships
Reports to : Director of Finance and Administration
Supervises : Government Grant Managers
Works with : Grant Writers regarding budgets and financial information for applications and financial reports; Development Team on restricted gifts and giving opportunities
Job Requirements
Mature Christian faith as evidenced by participation in a local Christian church
Thorough commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Unbound Now
Agree to take and pass all required background checks
Provide three references
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
CPA strongly preferred
Minimum of three years of experience managing financial aspects of government and foundation grants and contracts for a complex nonprofit with multiple funding sources and grant revenue of at least $6 million, including grant budget development, fund and grant accounting, compliance, and detailed financial reporting
Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and advanced knowledge of grant accounting principles
Familiarity with the Uniform Guidance regulations and other policy requirements applicable to federal government grant awards
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Proficiency with Sage Intacct accounting software preferred
Detail-oriented
Highly responsible
Outstanding collaborator with others, internally and externally
Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize workload in response to dynamic contexts
Responsive, solutions-focused, and service-oriented
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
Commitment to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information
Prior supervisory experience
Abide by Unbound Now policies at all times
Physical Requirements
Demands include sitting for long periods at a computer, repetitive hand motions from frequent keyboarding
Demands frequently require close visual attention
Demands frequently require prolonged mental concentration
Demands frequent remote video calls
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Compensation: Annual salary Benefits Unbound Now offers a generous benefits package, including health insurance for employees and families with premiums covered by the employer; employer-paid life insurance for employees; and the option to participate in Unbound Now's retirement plan (with 3% salary match after 90 days with a 1-year vesting period). Dental and Vision are available at employee expense.
Availability Anticipated 40-45-hour work week, generally 8 : 30-5 : 30 CST Monday-Friday with a one-hour lunch break
Working Conditions Work is performed in a normal office environment or other professional environment. Work duties may, on rare occasions, be performed in an environment requiring exposure to weather extremes, fumes, odors, and noise.
Job Responsibilities
Supervise and support Unbound Now's Government Grant Managers
Review grant solicitations in coordination with Foundation Grant Writers, recommend funding requests, and provide budgets for grant applications in line with donor requirements, best practices, and internal funding needs
Ensure that grant-eligible expenses are coded accordingly in Unbound Now's accounting software
Prepare grant allocations
Prepare grant invoices / financial reports, oversee the work of Government Grant Managers, manage grant reporting and payment cycles, including the review, submission, and drawdowns or invoicing according to donor requirements and intervals
Provide financial reports on grant spend-down for internal use to ensure that time-limited funds are spent by the deadline
Develop a Grant Management Dashboard and Tracker, and ensure maintenance and distribution to relevant stakeholders
Ensure proper close-out of all grants
Facilitate all compliance related to grants
Take internal lead on government grant financial desk / site reviews
Ensure that government grant application and financial report deadlines are met
Manage grant revenue recognition in Unbound Now's accounting software
Stay informed of changes in grant guidelines
Support the annual audit as it relates to grants
Desired Outcomes
Unbound Now is following best practices for grant management, including compliance with all funder requirements and a high level of accountability and transparency regarding the use of grant funds
Grant funds available and used effectively in support of Unbound Now's mission
Strong asks on foundation grant applications based on knowledge of unfunded budget line items and match requirements
Well leveraged match when required on grants
Proactive grant management and internal reporting that allows for timely identification of spend-down or other issues and facilitation of strategy / spending adjustment
Clean and accurate grant accounting records that will attract future funding to increase support for Unbound Now's mission, building trust and confidence in Unbound Now's financial and grant management practices
Government Grant Managers are well supported and supervised
Unbound Now positioned for sustainable growth in grant revenue
Working Relationships
Reports to : Director of Finance and Administration
Supervises : Government Grant Managers
Works with : Grant Writers regarding budgets and financial information for applications and financial reports; Development Team on restricted gifts and giving opportunities
Job Requirements
Mature Christian faith as evidenced by participation in a local Christian church
Thorough commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Unbound Now
Agree to take and pass all required background checks
Provide three references
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
CPA strongly preferred
Minimum of three years of experience managing financial aspects of government and foundation grants and contracts for a complex nonprofit with multiple funding sources and grant revenue of at least $6 million, including grant budget development, fund and grant accounting, compliance, and detailed financial reporting
Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and advanced knowledge of grant accounting principles
Familiarity with the Uniform Guidance regulations and other policy requirements applicable to federal government grant awards
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Proficiency with Sage Intacct accounting software preferred
Detail-oriented
Highly responsible
Outstanding collaborator with others, internally and externally
Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize workload in response to dynamic contexts
Responsive, solutions-focused, and service-oriented
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
Commitment to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information
Prior supervisory experience
Abide by Unbound Now policies at all times
Physical Requirements
Demands include sitting for long periods at a computer, repetitive hand motions from frequent keyboarding
Demands frequently require close visual attention
Demands frequently require prolonged mental concentration
Demands frequent remote video calls
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