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ALTA CARE GROUP INC · 1 month ago

Grant Accountant

Youngstown, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$61K/yr - $65K/yr

2+ years exp

Alta Care Group, Inc. is seeking a Grant Accountant responsible for the financial management, compliance, and reporting of all grants and sponsored programs. The role involves maintaining accurate financial records, monitoring grant budgets, preparing financial reports, and providing support to program staff on budget administration.

Health CareHospitalMedicalMental Health

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate financial records for all grants and contracts, ensuring proper coding and allocation of revenues and expenditures

Monitor grant budgets and expenditures, proactively identifying variances and working with program staff to resolve issues

Prepare and submit timely and accurate financial reports to funding agencies in accordance with grant agreements and organizational policies

Assist in preparing grant budgets for proposals and renewals in collaboration with program and development staff

Reconcile grant accounts monthly and ensure compliance with GAAP, OMB Uniform Guidance, and funder-specific requirements

Track receivables and prepare invoices or drawdowns as required by funding sources

Support external and internal audits by providing grant-related documentation and schedules

Follow grant accounting procedures and internal controls to ensure financial integrity

Provide training and guidance to program managers on budget management and compliance requirements

Perform other related duties as assigned to support the finance and grants management team

Responsible for being familiar with accounting department processes and performing these functions as necessary

Assist in minimizing financial risk to the company and improving efficiency

Provide insightful information to senior executives to aid in long-term and short-term decision making

Assist with the preparation of departmental and organization financial documents

Understand and adhere to applicable financial regulations

Develop or recommend solutions for problems or situations, as they arise

Become knowledgeable and proficient with accounting software to be used for financial purposes

Confers with CFO and other program coordinators on matters concerning internal control, budgets, and property control

As requested, prepare necessary financial reports on a monthly, annual or requested basis as may be needed to fulfill responsibilities to funding and third-party payers; which include but are not limited to Mental Health Board Financial and Service Accounting Reports/Grant related reports, Insurance and Medicaid inquiries

Assist in the preparation of financial reports to board members, stakeholders, executives, and community

Assist the CFO, CEO and Department Directors/Supervisors in projecting and preparing program, project, and special operating budgets, as requested

Provide periodic reconciliation of service projections and contracted deliverables, as may be required to assess actual service activity versus service projections

Monitor accuracy and production of monthly productivity performance reports

Produce usable reports out of the system for budgeting and billing purposes

Become knowledgeable and proficient with electronic purchasing system and proper utilization by all staff

Perform expense coding or review coding completed by other staff

Any purchasing activities as instructed by CFO/CEO

Assist in the preparation of necessary and requested materials for review by Alta's contracted Independent Auditor, as well as any Government or Third-Party Payer auditors

Assist the CFO and CEO, as requested, in review of the annual independent Audit Report and response to any findings or recommendations

Maintain filing system for fiscal correspondences and related documents, contracts and grants

May assist with the monthly close-out process as needed

Responsible for making adjusting journal entries as required

Attend departmental planning meetings and assist and confer with: Head Start Director, Department Directors/Supervisors, Clients Rights Officer, Safety Officer, and Office Manager so as to facilitate cooperative, efficient and effective relations which benefit Alta services and organizational interests

Assist the CFO and Accounting Supervisor with tax preparation, auditing, banking, investments, and other financial needs as necessary

Compose correspondence independently, as instructed by the CFO or CEO

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Grant accounting experienceGAAPFederal grant regulationsAccounting software proficiencyGrant reporting experienceAnalytical skillsAttention to detailCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skills