Grant Accountant II

LSNYC Central Office. Posted 8 months ago

The role

The Grant Accountant II will manage pre- and post-award grant accounting. This includes contract reconciliation, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with funding regulations.

What you will do

Prepare grant and contract reconciliation of actuals to budget and grant/contract closeouts
Prepare financial reports to government or private funders
Ensure timely submissions of all vouchers and related compliance reports
Run financial reports to obtain data for reconciliation and vouchers
Prepare journal entries in accounting software for grant/contracts vouchers
Coordinate contract and grant funding status through contract management personnel
Assist with development of budgets and budget modifications
Assist in filling out contract/grant documents for Borough contract proposals
Follow up with Grants Management staff for caseload data for vouchering
Communicate with field offices regarding incurred costs versus award budgets

Required qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Business
Minimum eight (8) years of grant accounting experience
Proven and extensive knowledge of federal cost principles, including the Office of Management and Budget Uniform Guidance CFR Part 200 and Single Audit Act
Ability to meet and prioritize multiple deadlines
Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel
Advanced knowledge of Abila MIP accounting software
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Nice to have

Degree in Accounting or Finance
Nonprofit context experience

Benefits

excellent benefits
access to internal Justice Learning Center
opportunities to earn free CLEs
opportunities to gain experience as a trainer

Before you apply

Salary is dependent on work history and experience
Employees are strongly encouraged to continue to receive and maintain up-to-date COVID vaccinations unless unable to for medical or religious reasons

About the company

Legal Services NYC (LSNYC) is the largest civil legal services provider in the country. The staff of more than 600 people helps hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers annually to fight poverty and seek justice.