Grant Accountant

Our client is looking for a Grants Accountant to join the team. This individual will be joining the team and helping assist with both state and federal grants that the organization is receiving.Client DetailsOur client helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. The organization assists with feeding, sheltering, teaching, and supporting our neighbors to build a stronger Bronx community.DescriptionBilling/Accounts ReceivableManage the monthly analysis and timely billing of all assigned government and foundation contracts.Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, or semi-annual billing of all contracts as appropriate.Follow up expeditiously with all relevant government agencies on questioned expenditures. Ensure thatVerify collections of funds with Accounts Receivable and ensure accuracy of receivable balances in theledger for the assigned contracts.Provide monthly updates to cash flow analysis for contracts being managed.Train program staff on the proper coding of expenditures.Perform monthly grant reconciliations to ensure that all activities under each grant fall within the funder and agency guidelines. o Processes payroll expense reclasses as needed o Reviews change of status forms Budgeting/Forecasting.Work with program staff to develop budgets and budget modifications as required and needed by program staff and government agencies.Provide assumptions and actual data for budget development of Engages in a forecasting process with the programs to review significant changes from budget.Process requests for advances on new contracts.Ensure accuracy of budget information in the general ledger.Prepares cash flow projections during budget and budget modification processesCommunicates budget submission deadlines ReportingTrain program staff as needed on how to read the budget to actual financial variance reports * Meet quarterly with program staff to review financial status and that the budgets are up to date and accurate.Analyzes variances and communicates with programs AdministrativeMaintain complete and accurate grant filesAssists with funder and financial statement auditsWorks with Operational Accounting unit to open and close cost centers as necessaryWork proactively with program staff to provide all fiscal support needed in their management of their programs.Serve as a liaison on Finance and Human Resources issues to assist in getting the issuesresolved.Attend professional trainings, including funder trainings, in order to be informed of any changes in funders' requirementsSupport funder auditsProfileDemonstrated knowledge of financial planning and analysisStrong oral and written communication, time management and organizational skills o Ability to workwithin time constraints, manage multiple tasks at the same time and meet deadlinesProficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other standard business technology is required o Advancedknowledge of Microsoft ExcelKnowledge of Accounting Software Intacct/Nexonia is a plusJob OfferCompetitive pay and a strong benefits structure.MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.