United American Indian Involvement, Inc.
Grant Accountant
United American Indian Involvement, Inc., Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
The Grants Accountant will be responsible for the management and submission of contract billings and the collection of government contract receivables in accordance with grantor and agency guidelines. The Grants Accountant will be timely and accurate in their preparation and submission of vouchers, compliance reports, and revenue recordings. This position requires both critical and analytical thinking in order to ensure the achievement of team and organizational goals.Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIESEnsures the accounting necessary to support sponsored program activity is in compliance with government, sponsoring agency.Prepares and analyzes financial reports and sends to controllers, program directors, and the sponsoring agencies.Prepare and distribute periodic invoices.Assists the Controller with the review of all award proposals for propriety prior to submission.Utilize accounting software (ex: Abila MIP Fund Accounting).Maintain and update accounting records and files.Maintain accurate record of Fund Balances.Inspect account books for efficiency and accuracy.Perform federal, state, and local grant closeout functions, reconciliations, financial status reports, final invoices, zeroing out budgets, final reporting and, where permitted, carryover of available funds.Prepare financial projections for RFPs, RFQs, and subcontracts.Provide technical guidance and review the work of the Accounting Clerk.Recommend journal entries to the Controller.Prepare management (financials) and reports with analysis as needed.Knowledge of payroll process (will be cross-trained).Apply new accounting policies and ensure compliance with rules and regulations.Keep CFO well-informed of activities, pending issues, and potential problems.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSQualifications:Experience with Excel (advanced).Experience with AP, AR life cycle.Proficiency in 10-key.Great organizational skills.Responsible for compliance with all applicable federal, state, municipal laws, statutes, or ordinances.A self-starter who can work independently and as a team member; who consistently demonstrates professionalism, courtesy, efficiency, excellent internal and external customer service, high ethical standards, and behavior that contributes to harmonious relationships.Demonstrated ability or willingness to work with culturally diverse populations, youth, and professionals.GAAP Experience.Required Education & Experience:Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or related experience considered.5+ years of accounting experience required, non-profit preferred.Confidentiality:Maintain strict confidentiality of client and personnel information adhering to HIPAA, professional codes of conduct, State of CA regulations, Privacy Act, and UAII policies and procedures.This position has access to sensitive information, and a breach in confidentiality will be grounds for disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination.Communication/Interpersonal skills:Possess the ability to communicate with others in a courteous and professional manner.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Technology skills:Willingness to learn new skills and participate in training sessions relevant to the position.Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.Accounting Software (MIP preferred).Other:Demonstrate ability to exercise a high level of judgment, accept supervision, and exercise a high level of accuracy and organization.Available and willing to travel as needed.Available to work evening and weekend hours as needed.Accuracy and attention to detail is a must.Willingness to learn new skills and participate in training sessions relevant to the position.POSITION PREFERENCESExperience working with the American Indian/Alaskan Native community.Experience working with nonprofit organizations, community groups and performance-based government contracts.Knowledge of Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (Public Law 93-638).WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here represent those employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this job. Normal office conditions exist, and the noise level in the work environment can vary from low to moderate.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the primary functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk frequently, sit, bend, twist, talk, and hear. There are prolonged periods of sitting, keyboarding, reading as well. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include reading, distance, computer, and color vision. Talking and hearing are essential to communicate with staff and vendors.UAII will make any practical, feasible, and reasonable arrangements to accommodate qualified applicants and employees with disabilities if it can do so without undue hardship.Mental Demands:There are several deadlines associated with this position. The employee must also multi-task and interact with various people on various and, at times, complex issues.The incumbent must have successful coping mechanisms in place to cope with the mental demands of the Grant Accountant position, including but not limited to high stress and anxiety-provoking situations.PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONSUphold all principles of confidentiality and patient care to the fullest extent.Meet or exceed the performance standards as set by your supervisor.Interact in an honest, trustworthy, and dependable manner with clients, employees, and vendors.Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.Adhere to all professional and ethical behavior standards as outlined in UAII's Employee Handbook.Work independently and as a team member; consistently demonstrate professionalism, courtesy, efficiency, excellent internal and external customer service, high ethical standards, and behavior that contributes to harmonious relationships.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYUnited American Indian Involvement, Inc. (UAII) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.UAII abides by the mandates of the ADEA and the Fair Employment Housing and Housing Act (FEHA)- protecting individuals 40 years and older-and considers age a non-merit factor in all employment decisions and considerations.UAII abides by the mandates of the ADA and FEHA and considers disability a non-merit factor in all employment decisions and considerations. Furthermore, UAII will make any practical, feasible, and reasonable arrangements to accommodate qualified applicants and employees with disabilities if it can do so without undue hardship. Applicants and employees may request accommodation for a disability at any time in the application process or during employment.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.OTHER EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTSEligibility to work in the US.Pass a post-offer drug test.Negative TB test result (annual requirement).Proof of vaccination against the flu (annual requirement).Proof of full vaccination against COVID, including the latest Booster.Valid CA driver's license if driving for the company.Maintain auto insurance coverage if driving for the company.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIESEnsures the accounting necessary to support sponsored program activity is in compliance with government, sponsoring agency.Prepares and analyzes financial reports and sends to controllers, program directors, and the sponsoring agencies.Prepare and distribute periodic invoices.Assists the Controller with the review of all award proposals for propriety prior to submission.Utilize accounting software (ex: Abila MIP Fund Accounting).Maintain and update accounting records and files.Maintain accurate record of Fund Balances.Inspect account books for efficiency and accuracy.Perform federal, state, and local grant closeout functions, reconciliations, financial status reports, final invoices, zeroing out budgets, final reporting and, where permitted, carryover of available funds.Prepare financial projections for RFPs, RFQs, and subcontracts.Provide technical guidance and review the work of the Accounting Clerk.Recommend journal entries to the Controller.Prepare management (financials) and reports with analysis as needed.Knowledge of payroll process (will be cross-trained).Apply new accounting policies and ensure compliance with rules and regulations.Keep CFO well-informed of activities, pending issues, and potential problems.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSQualifications:Experience with Excel (advanced).Experience with AP, AR life cycle.Proficiency in 10-key.Great organizational skills.Responsible for compliance with all applicable federal, state, municipal laws, statutes, or ordinances.A self-starter who can work independently and as a team member; who consistently demonstrates professionalism, courtesy, efficiency, excellent internal and external customer service, high ethical standards, and behavior that contributes to harmonious relationships.Demonstrated ability or willingness to work with culturally diverse populations, youth, and professionals.GAAP Experience.Required Education & Experience:Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or related experience considered.5+ years of accounting experience required, non-profit preferred.Confidentiality:Maintain strict confidentiality of client and personnel information adhering to HIPAA, professional codes of conduct, State of CA regulations, Privacy Act, and UAII policies and procedures.This position has access to sensitive information, and a breach in confidentiality will be grounds for disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination.Communication/Interpersonal skills:Possess the ability to communicate with others in a courteous and professional manner.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Technology skills:Willingness to learn new skills and participate in training sessions relevant to the position.Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.Accounting Software (MIP preferred).Other:Demonstrate ability to exercise a high level of judgment, accept supervision, and exercise a high level of accuracy and organization.Available and willing to travel as needed.Available to work evening and weekend hours as needed.Accuracy and attention to detail is a must.Willingness to learn new skills and participate in training sessions relevant to the position.POSITION PREFERENCESExperience working with the American Indian/Alaskan Native community.Experience working with nonprofit organizations, community groups and performance-based government contracts.Knowledge of Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (Public Law 93-638).WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here represent those employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this job. Normal office conditions exist, and the noise level in the work environment can vary from low to moderate.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the primary functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk frequently, sit, bend, twist, talk, and hear. There are prolonged periods of sitting, keyboarding, reading as well. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include reading, distance, computer, and color vision. Talking and hearing are essential to communicate with staff and vendors.UAII will make any practical, feasible, and reasonable arrangements to accommodate qualified applicants and employees with disabilities if it can do so without undue hardship.Mental Demands:There are several deadlines associated with this position. The employee must also multi-task and interact with various people on various and, at times, complex issues.The incumbent must have successful coping mechanisms in place to cope with the mental demands of the Grant Accountant position, including but not limited to high stress and anxiety-provoking situations.PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONSUphold all principles of confidentiality and patient care to the fullest extent.Meet or exceed the performance standards as set by your supervisor.Interact in an honest, trustworthy, and dependable manner with clients, employees, and vendors.Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.Adhere to all professional and ethical behavior standards as outlined in UAII's Employee Handbook.Work independently and as a team member; consistently demonstrate professionalism, courtesy, efficiency, excellent internal and external customer service, high ethical standards, and behavior that contributes to harmonious relationships.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYUnited American Indian Involvement, Inc. (UAII) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.UAII abides by the mandates of the ADEA and the Fair Employment Housing and Housing Act (FEHA)- protecting individuals 40 years and older-and considers age a non-merit factor in all employment decisions and considerations.UAII abides by the mandates of the ADA and FEHA and considers disability a non-merit factor in all employment decisions and considerations. Furthermore, UAII will make any practical, feasible, and reasonable arrangements to accommodate qualified applicants and employees with disabilities if it can do so without undue hardship. Applicants and employees may request accommodation for a disability at any time in the application process or during employment.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.OTHER EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTSEligibility to work in the US.Pass a post-offer drug test.Negative TB test result (annual requirement).Proof of vaccination against the flu (annual requirement).Proof of full vaccination against COVID, including the latest Booster.Valid CA driver's license if driving for the company.Maintain auto insurance coverage if driving for the company.
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