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Greater Philadelphia YMCA · 2 months ago

Senior Grant Accountant

Conshohocken, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking a Senior Grant Accountant to oversee and enhance the accounting and finance operations of the Association. This role focuses on grant management and compliance, ensuring financial integrity while driving efficiency across all funding sources.

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Responsibilities

Manage Pre-Award Functions: Oversee the review of funding agency fiscal requirements and ensure the timely development and submission of budgets, pre-award spending approvals, project requests, and all necessary documentation for grant applications

Oversee Post-Award Account Management: Ensure effective financial oversight of awarded grants, including review of project expenditures, wage, tax and fringe benefit allocations, and cost management. Prepare and/or review funder required financial reports and budget modifications. Ensure completeness of grant revenues in NetSuite, apply payments as received and follow up on unpaid receivables

Ensure Strong Internal Controls: Work with Controller to enforce financial policies and procedures and develop action plans to enhance internal controls and compliance

Support GAAP & Regulatory Compliance: Assist the Controller in maintaining an accurate Chart of Accounts aligned with GAAP standards and state & federal regulations

Ensure Efficient Month-End & Annual Close Processes: Work alongside the Controller to ensure an efficient and accurate financial close, addressing any reporting or compliance requirements

Drive Process Improvements & Automation: Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, enhance audit efficiency, and implement automation solutions within NetSuite to improve workflow

Adapt to Evolving Organizational Needs: With the Controller, develop and implement new financial procedures in response to organizational growth, regulatory changes, and operational shifts, ensuring agility and compliance

Prepare Financial Reports & Schedules: Assist in the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and organizational needs

Reconcile Key Accounts: Generate and maintain monthly reconciliation reports for select cash, grants accounts receivable and deferred revenues, ensuring accuracy and consistency

Support Annual Audit Preparation: Compile and prepare assigned supporting schedules required for the annual audit, ensuring a smooth and efficient audit process

Ensure Data Security & Confidentiality: Strictly adhere to the organization’s security guidelines, ensuring the proper handling and protection of sensitive financial and organizational information

Execute Strategic & Ad-Hoc Projects: Lead and contribute to special projects that support the associations’ objectives, responding to evolving needs and priorities as directed by leadership

Fulfill Additional Responsibilities: Take on other duties as assigned, aligning with position expectations and contributing to the overall success of the finance and accounting team

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualification

CPA certificationGrant accounting experienceAccounting software proficiencyInternal controls knowledgeMicrosoft Excel advancedProject management softwareBookkeeping best practicesProfessional demeanorPositive attitudeTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Finance or Accounting

3+ years of progressively responsible experience in grant accounting

Proficiency with accounting software required (NetSuite preferred), experience with software system implementations and project management software

Experience in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Strong knowledge of internal controls and audits

Advanced knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, laws, standards, and state regulations

Ability to work independently while leading a team with a positive attitude and professional demeanor

Preferred

CPA certification is strongly preferred

Familiarity with Salesforce, Ceridian, database, and other systems is preferred

Benefits

Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!

50% off programming including swimming lessons as well as childcare programs (early learning care, before and after care, day camp and overnight camp).

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Comprehensive benefits package which includes health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, etc.

Company

Greater Philadelphia YMCA

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is committed to strengthening the foundation of our communities through programs that promote youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Founded in 1854

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

1001-5000 employees