The New Jewish Home · 14 hours ago
Grants Accountant
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $90K/yr
3+ years expThe New Jewish Home (TNJH) is seeking a Grants Accountant to manage the financial aspects of government and private grant funding across multiple programs and service lines. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with grant requirements, accurate financial reporting, and the maintenance of financial documentation to support program and organizational operations.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Track and manage all grant revenues and expenditures, ensuring compliance with grant agreements, approved budgets, and applicable regulations
Prepare and submit timely and accurate financial reports for City, State, Federal, and private funders
Work closely with program managers, clinical leadership, development, and the finance team to prepare grant budgets, budget modifications, and expenditure forecasts; ensure alignment between program activities, fundraising proposals, and approved budgets, and track salaries and shared costs across grants to ensure accurate allocation and prevent duplication or double-charging
Monitor spending to ensure alignment with approved budgets and identify and flag potential variances, compliance issues, or funding risks
Ensure timely invoicing and drawdown of grant funds in accordance with funder requirements and contract terms
Oversee time-and-effort tracking and personnel cost allocations across multiple funding sources, ensuring payroll expenses are properly supported, consistently applied, and compliant with funder and regulatory requirements
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local cost allowability standards (including Uniform Guidance, where applicable), and support audit readiness by maintaining clear documentation for salary allocations, shared costs, and cost allocation methodologies
Perform month-end and year-end closing activities related to grant funds, including reconciliations and journal entries
Maintain organized financial records, supporting documentation, and audit trails for all assigned grants
Coordinate with external auditors, government agencies, and funders during audits, monitoring visits, and site reviews
Stay current on changes in grant regulations, compliance standards, and reporting requirements, particularly those affecting healthcare, workforce, and government-funded programs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Three or more years of nonprofit accounting experience, with specific experience in grant accounting and compliance
Strong understanding of City, State, and Federal government funding requirements
Proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
Knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit fund accounting principles
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a complex, fast-paced healthcare environment
Preferred
Experience with fund accounting software
Company
The New Jewish Home
Since 1848, The New Jewish Home has helped older New Yorkers live full and meaningful lives by providing outstanding health care and innovative programming.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alyssa Herman
Chief Development Officer
Lulu Ebora
HR Manager/TM Business Partner/Talent Acquisition Manager
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