We are in need of a capable Grant Accountant to join our high-achieving team at Hoyleton Youth and Family Services in Fairview Heights, IL.
Growing your career as a Full Time Grant Accountant is a remarkable opportunity to develop indispensable skills.
If you are strong in negotiation, problem-solving and have the right enthusiasm for the job, then apply for the position of Grant Accountant at Hoyleton Youth and Family Services today!
POSITION SUMMARY The Grant Accountant will be primarily responsible for all fiscal management aspects related to Federal, State, or privately funded grants, with a larger hands-on role in a State-funded Cash Assistance program. The Grant Accountant must be familiar with all Federal and State guidelines, such as the Federal CFR 200 and the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA), as adopted by the State of Illinois. As a member of the Hoyleton Financial Operations Team, there is also the responsibility to ensure appropriate accounting control procedures and generally accepted accounting principles are strictly adhered to.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES All grant reporting requirements to the funder which may be monthly, quarterly, annually, or a combination of all, as required by the funder.
Lead a discussion, on a regular monthly basis, regarding the fiscal status of each grant.
Monthly revenue recognition for all grant activities and timely posting to the system.
Apply payments received in the accounting system, and reconcile to the amounts invoiced to the funders; identify and determine action on remaining balances.
Perform all budgeting requests pertaining to the operation of grants, renewing grants, or budgeting for new opportunities upon request; submittal of all Federal or State grants budgets as determined by the funder.
Maintain supporting documents of all pertinent information.
Assist in the annual budgeting process for Hoyleton Youth and Family Services' annual fiscal budget for grant funding.
Assist as appropriate with the annual fiscal audit and aid auditors, as needed, for all areas of the grant fiscal management.
Take the lead on any and all fiscal monitoring or audits conducted by Federal and/or State funding entities.
As requested, assist the grant writer or program staff with determining rates, expenses, etc., relative to similar programs and services.
Help identify when accounting policies or internal controls are compromised.
Assist the Senior Accounting Manager/Cash Manager in obtaining and/or maintaining an appropriate Indirect Cost Rate.
Ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed or upon request.
Other duties or tasks as requested.
Process properly documented and approved flex funding requests.
Compile & maintain detailed team-spending spreadsheets.
Will request and maintain copies of canceled checks specific to flex funds requests.
Must use judgment and discretion for any requests that seem questionable in nature and lift concerns to supervising staff and DCFS monitor for further guidance.
SKILLS and ABILITIES Must demonstrate a commitment and aptitude for timely delivery of all time-sensitive requests and reporting.
Must be able to perform analytical thinking and analysis and work with great attention to detail and accuracy.
Must have the effective skills needed to communicate, verbal and written, with management and coworkers at all levels of the agency.
Must be able to be highly productive, accountable, and dependable and have the ability to work as part of a team.
Must possess a customer service attitude and display a professional and ethical manner at all times
Must be acceptable and willing to embrace change and improvement.
Must seek and attend appropriate training sessions related to governance and execution of Federal and Illinois-funded programs, no less than annually.
Demonstrate leadership qualities.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Must possess a Bachelor's Degree from an Accredited Institution in Accounting (preferred), Finance, or Business Management.
3-5 years of experience with a computerized accounting software system, preferably Microsoft Dynamics, Great Plains, emphasizing using Smartlist and Management Reporter, and experience with automated payroll software.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Minimum of three years experience in a relevant Accounting position working as a full-cycle accountant.
Minimum of two years of directly working with fiscal grant reporting, preferably in a non-profit environment.
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
Must possess and maintain proof of automobile insurance
CARE & TCI One of the essential job functions of any position within the agency is to align your performance with our overarching philosophy of CARE. All decisions, actions, communication, and performance should align with the six CARE principles (Developmentally Focused, Family Involved, Relationship Based, Ecologically Oriented, Competence Centered, and Trauma Informed). Not only must you complete the CARE training with satisfactory participation, but you must then put that training into practice in your everyday work.
Every employee must also pass TCI training with a satisfactory grade in written and/or physical testing. All employees must remain current on refresher training that is provided monthly at all locations. You will be tested every 6 months on the physical portion, if applicable to your position. You will be tested annually on the written portion, regardless of your position. If you are not current on your TCI refresher training every six months, you will be required to retake the full course. If you do not pass either test, you may be required to retake the full course. Not only must you complete the TCI training with satisfactory participation, but you must then put that training into practice in your everyday work.
Location: 62208
If you want to offer your talent to: *Introduce new strategies for creating an effective grants management environment, *Craft policies and processes to support effective grants management, and *Identify and discuss mitigation strategies for common areas of grant risk and non-compliance. Look no further and apply now!
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