Grants and Contracts Accountant
Kforce Inc.

Job Info

---

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Grants and Contracts Accountant in Bronx, NY to join their team. Our client helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. They are an employer of choice for anyone interested in a meaningful career in the social services field.Responsibilities:

• Billing/Accounts Receivable
• Manage 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
• Verify collections of funds with Accounts Receivable and ensure accuracy of receivable balances in the ledger 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; 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 processes
• Communicates budget submission deadlines
• Train 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 Administrative

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree - at least 3 years of related experience in nonprofit accounting
• Non-degree - at least 7 years related experience in nonprofit accounting
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial planning and analysis
• Strong oral and written communication, time management and organizational skills; Ability to work within time constraints, manage multiple tasks at the same time and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other standard business technology is required o Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of Accounting Software Intacct/Nexonia is a plus

---