Full Time
The Plains, OH Posted 12 hours ago Website
rural_action
Rural Action Department: Finance Reports to : Finance Director Supervises : N/A Hours of Work : 40 hours/week; Exempt Salary/Grade : $48,000/year Job Summary
The Grants Accountant works under the direction of the Finance Director to manage accounting and internal controls for the organization, including preparing internal and external financial statements for grant and contract reporting and invoicing, managing insurance, grant portals and corporate documentation. The Grants Accountant will work with the management team to ensure accurate and timely information for the smooth operation of Rural Action.
Essential Functions of this Position
Bookkeeping
Maintain accurate books for the organization Prepare Accounts Receivable journal entries, to include imports from the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software, other sales transactions and direct entry of payments received for invoices or grants; Assist with all financial reporting needed for the annual audit. Grant Financial Management
Manage grant financials in concert with Chief Operations Officer (COO) and Program Directors, to include: Maintain Master Grant List in collaboration with COO; Produce reports as needed by management and by program staff; Prepare grant and contract related financial statements; Assist programs with monitoring financial progress on grants and update budget versus actual reports; Lead financial set-up of grants: determine period of performance, reporting dates, and class / project / program identification (PPID) tracking. Accounts Receivable
Manage accounts receivable for Rural Action, to include: Maintain organizational access to all grant portals for state, federal, and private funders for reporting and invoicing; Prepare deposits and process cash receipts batches for each bank account; Prepare grant invoices immediately following the grant period and maintain source documentation to ensure clean audits and funder reviews; Work with COO to manage grant billing schedule; Ensure collection of grant payments in a timely manner to support the cash flow schedule; Process grant and invoice payments with proper and accurate coding. Other
Make deposits and process cash receipts batches for each bank account; Other bookkeeping tasks to facilitate the month-end close; Other duties as assigned. Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field or equivalent experience/education; Excellent writing and speaking skills; Passion for rural communities and community development; Knowledge and experience in accounting, specifically billing and accounts receivable; Financial management and tracking; Proficiency in MS Office (particularly Excel), Google Suite, and QuickBooks Online; Problem solving and analysis; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Project Management and organizational skills; Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment; Self-starter with detail-oriented focus; Proven ability to develop work plans, meet goals, and complete reports; Strong communication skills and ability to quickly build relationships and foster partnerships between individuals and organizations; Integrity, credibility and commitment to Rural Action's mission; Valid driver's license and reliable transportation; Ability to work at a computer for several hours at a time; Ability to occasionally work some hours on evenings and weekends as needed. NOTE: The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the associate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and references outlining your experience as it relates to this job description. Send materials to with subject heading: "Grants Accountant" . For priority consideration, please submit application packet by May 28, 2024 . Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Rural Action is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and is committed to making employment decisions based on merit. We are committed to complying with any and all pertinent Federal, State and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, as well as all laws related to terms and conditions of employment.
