Senior Grant Accountant – Hybrid in Baltimore, MD
About the Company and Senior Grant Accountant Opportunity:
- CFS is partnering with a well known non profit organization to find a Senior Grant Accountant on a contract to hire basis
- Schedule: M-F, 40 hours per week, 8am-5pm. Hybrid work schedule; in office Tuesday and Thursday, work from home MWF
- Free parking provided to employees
- Reports to the Assistant Controller
- Salary: $80,000-$90,000
Job Duties for the Senior Grant Accountant:
- Complete all bank and balance sheet reconciliations for three entities
- Record journal entries and reconcile accounts to meet monthly and annual closing deadlines
- Reconciliations may include investments, accounts receivable, revenue recognition, right-of-use assets, intercompany balances, and other assigned accounts
- Assist the Finance and Accounting team with reconciling net assets and preparing grant-related financial reports
- Collaborate with the Assistant Controller to streamline AR, AP, and GL processes, aiming to enhance efficiency and reduce manual tasks
- Contribute to the review of monthly and annual financial statements by analyzing variances and trends to ensure accurate reporting
- Support the annual audit process by preparing audit schedules and responding to auditor requests
- Review grant-related expenses at month-end and ensure accurate revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP and grant agreements
- Provide backup support for accounts payable and cash receipts functions, particularly during month-end close, and assist with year-end 990 filings and 1099 reporting
- Perform additional special projects as needed
Qualifications for the Senior Grant Accountant:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related required
- 3+ years’ general accounting experience required
- Strong reconciliation and audit support experience required
- Knowledge of grant accounting required; experience with private grant funding, reading grant agreements, and recording the grant per GAAP
- Able to deliver great customer service from a finance perspective
- Experience using Sage Intacct and/or Bill.com a plus but not required
- Proficient Excel skills (lookups and pivot tables)
- Non profit accounting experience required
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, high volume, evolving environment
- Willing to take on a variety of responsibilities, including cross-functional support
- Must be able to pass a background check