Senior Grant Accountant

We are in search of a Senior Grant Accountant to join our team in the non-profit sector, located in Downtown New York. The role is an ongoing contract employment opportunity. As a Grant Accountant, you will handle a portfolio of approximately 90 grants and contracts per year, prepare financial reports and invoices, and ensure financial compliance with government and private foundation funding requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee a portfolio of various grants and contracts on an annual basis
• Compile financial reports and invoices for all grants, ensuring their accuracy and prompt submission to government funders and private foundations
• Guarantee financial compliance with government and private foundation funding requirements
• Execute journal entries and allocations when necessary
• Provide timely and accurate responses to funder-related inquiries from key stakeholders
• Participate in the preparation of funder desk audits
• Maintain and update financial records and files with precision
• Assist in the preparation of specialized financial reports and projections when required
• Manage the database of administrative contracts, which includes running queries, reports, and data input
• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned
• Utilize a variety of software and systems such as Abila MIP, Accounting Software Systems, ADP - Financial Services, Banner Ads, Bloomberg Terminal, and more to perform accounting functions, auditing, budget processes, capital management, and cash activity.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role within the non-profit sector.
• Proficiency in using Abila MIP.
• Strong knowledge of various Accounting Software Systems.
• Experience with ADP - Financial Services is necessary.
• Familiarity with Banner Ads.
• Proficient in using Bloomberg Terminal.
• Comprehensive understanding of Accounting Functions.
• Proven experience in Auditing.
• Familiarity with Budget Processes.
• Knowledge of Capital Management.
• Experience in handling Cash Activity.