Housing Forward · 2 hours ago
Grants Administrative Accountant
Maywood, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$60K/yr - $62K/yr
1+ years expHousing Forward is an organization focused on addressing housing insecurity, and they are seeking a Grants Administrative Accountant to manage grant-related accounting operations and support the Finance department. The role involves analyzing grant activity, preparing invoices, maintaining compliance with funders, and assisting with financial audits.
EmploymentHomeless ShelterMedical
Responsibilities
Analyze grant activity to ensure grant maximization and reduce risk of audit findings
Assemble documentation for billing. Prepare invoices, timesheets and vouchers for grant billings and compile all back up documentation required to fiscal/partner agencies and public funders for reimbursement in a timely manner
Upload all billings into the accounting system for associated public funders
Maintain public correspondence for compliance monitoring by funders to ensure all annual contracts, budget changes, reports and correspondences are filed accordingly
Maintain detailed grant schedules for accurate tracking of grant costs, match requirements and other grant related information that may not be available in the accounting system
Monitor timely receipts of funds, payments and respond immediately to any requests for additional information. Reconciles and resolves discrepancies
Participate in and assure compliance with funder audits
Communicate with Accounting Operations Manager and Controller regarding available grant funds
Prepare quarterly grant reporting to funders by deadlines
Assist with maintenance of systems, procedures and methods for the agency’s financial operations including record keeping, accounts receivable reporting and the general ledger
Assist with financial audits and perform other related duties as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer
Create and utilize reports in the accounting system. Prepare ad hoc reports in a timely manner as requested
Backup to the grants team
Responsible for filing and archiving accounting records
Responsible for adhering to the agency’s document retention and destruction policy
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Controller and Chief Financial Officer
Actively participate in monthly all-staff meetings
Attend professional staff trainings as scheduled
Work collaboratively with agency staff and finance department
Represent the agency in a professional and ethical manner
Maintain an active team approach with all staff in all work-related situations and with the staff of other agencies/organizations when collaborating on shared programs/grants
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration degree preferred
At least one year of accounting and/or grant administration experience required
High standards for confidentiality, controls, timeliness, and accuracy
Strong organizational and communication skills
Strong Excel skills and proficiency in using technology as a reporting tool
Experience with accounting software (i.e. Abila MIP)
Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Policies, accrual accounting and fund accounting
Strong attention to detail
Ability to sit and stand for sustained periods of time
Frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle and operate objects or controls
Occasionally stand, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel, crouch, and walk up and down stairs
The ability to lift 25 lbs
Benefits
Health Insurance: PPO, HSA, HMO Plans with premiums ranging from 0% to 10%, for employee, per month of premium based on salary.
Dental 100% of cost paid for employee
Vision 100% of cost paid for employee
Life $50,000 life and AD&D paid for employee
MyStrength, wellness benefit paid for employee
Generous Paid Time Off 10 paid vacation days annually, years 1-2, after 24 months increases to 15 days, 10 paid sick days annually, 10 paid holidays annually and after 12 months, 3 paid personal days annually
Retirement Plan with company match of 3% after 12 months
Company
Housing Forward
Housing Forward transits people from the housing crisis to a permanent and stable home in their community.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Lynda Schueler
Chief Executive Officer
Misti Faust
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
HousingWire
2023-12-08
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