Prairie State Legal Services Inc. · 1 day ago
Grant Accountant
Rockford, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$60K/yr - $84K/yr
3+ years expPrairie State Legal Services is currently seeking a Grants Accountant. The Grants Accountant will assist in the financial aspects of grant development and reporting, along with support for all accounting functions.
LegalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Be responsible for setting up and implementing processes to manage, track, and report the staff time and cost allocation to Prairie State grants and offices
Identify the specific requirements of grants which require data collection, tracking, and reporting
Work with the Finance Director, Grants Accounting Manager, and other Grants Accountants to understand and document the unique features of grants which require special reporting
Interact with attorneys in the field offices to understand how they are setting up their time recording/reporting for grant and office purposes
Work with the grants department to determine the budget and reporting requirements of any new and existing grants
Analyze grants to ascertain if the budgets are accurate for the work we are expected to perform
Prepare projections at key time periods in specific grants to ensure fulfilling the grant criteria/obligations
Train new staff on grant reporting protocols as related to financial aspects of the grants
Work with the Finance Director, Fiscal Manager, and other Grants Accountants to develop a streamlined process for transferring financial grant data to accounting software
Participate in the annual audit as needed
Provide backup on other accounting functions, such as payroll, procurement, accounts payable and receivable, and benefits administration
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting with 3 years of relevant experience required
Strong computer competency is essential, including the ability to use Access and the Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel
Familiarity with database software and proven track record of creating and modifying software to produce result
Excellent analytical skills and sound understanding of accounting principles
Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of organization, time management, and to meet deadlines consistently
Strong oral/written communication
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as a team member
Some travel is necessary; valid driver's license and/or reliable transportation is required
Preferred
Experience in working with state and federal grants and the financial controls related to such grants preferred
We will give preference to candidates who have experience providing services to low-income individuals
Benefits
Health insurance, including the opportunity to qualify for a wellness credit
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
403b retirement plan, including employer contributions
Training and education programs
PTO that starts at 3 weeks/year and increases with additional years worked at PSLS
Paid sick leave
6 weeks of paid parental leave after one year of employment
12 paid holidays
Company
Prairie State Legal Services Inc.
Prairie State Legal Services (PSLS) is a nonprofit law firm, serving 36 counties throughout Northern and Central Illinois.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.03MKey Investors
Doris & Victor Day FoundationThe Community Foundation for McHenry County
2023-07-13Grant· $0.01M
2021-08-09Grant· $0.03M
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