Grant Accountant

Grant Accountant in Baltimore, MD

About the Company and Grant Accountant Opportunity:

• Our repeat client is a non profit in Baltimore City who serves members of the community suffering from hunger, homelessness, and poverty.
• Due to growth, they are looking to hire a Grant Accountant on a long term contractual basis to work in their Baltimore office.
• Reports to the Controller, who was placed by CFS
• Position is 100% in office in Baltimore City
  • There is free street parking around the office in Baltimore City
  • Hours typically are 9am-5pm Monday-Friday

Job Duties of the Grant Accountant:

• Grants Management
  • Prepare all documents and submissions to government entities to ensure timely, accurate monthly grant invoicing, and optimizing grant reimbursement.
  • Obtain contract expenditure reports from funders at the beginning of each grant period, ensuring timely grant reporting.
  • Prepare and regularly produce grant spend down analysis reports and accounts receivable aging reports. Provide initial analysis for supervisor and Senior Management review.
  • Collaborate with HR on salary allocations, for staff working on grants, to ensure proper grant billing.
  • Maintain records on Security Deposits, Rent payments from clients, and reimbursements from HABC for Permanent Supportive Housing programs.
  • Maintain a complete and organized file system for grant documentation including agreements, payments, and financial reports.
  • Research, develop and prepare financial information and budgets for grant proposals, collaborating with Grant Development Staff.
• Accounts Receivable Management
  • Process and manage grants A/R, updating tracking in real time
  • Monitor outstanding receivables on a weekly basis and produce A/R reports
  • Identify overdue A/R of 60 days and follow up with funder via direct communication by email and phone to resolve issues and collect payments.
• General Ledger Maintenance
  • Responsible for preparing all Journal Entries related to Grants or Accounts receivable.
  • Prepare grant analysis as needed to determine funding gaps, opportunities, and spend down rates.
  • Prepares budget adjustments, changes in allocations, and grant budget amendments.
  • Review all internal and external grants documentation to ensure all regulations and procedures are being followed.

Qualifications for the Grant Accountant:

• Bachelor's degree and 1+ years' accounting experience OR Associates degree and 3+ years' experience- preferably in non-profit/grant accounting
• Strong Excel knowledge (pivots, VLOOKUP's, etc.)
• Experience using Blackbaud Financial Edge a plus, but not required
• Tech savvy- someone who is comfortable with working completely paperless
• Must be able to pass a background check and education verification
• Must be vaccinated for COVID-19