Grant Accounting Specialist, Accounting

San Diego, CA, United States

Organization : Jewish Family Service of San Diego

Department: Accounting

Position Type : Full-Time (37.5+ hours/week), Exempt

Work Setting: Onsite

Reports To: Grant and Revenue Manager

Pay Range: $68,000-$70,000/year

Total Compensation :

In addition to standard pay, compensation for this position includes:

Comprehensive, low-cost healthcare coverage for employees

Employer-covered life insurance

Time Away from Work:

Being able to take time away from work is critical in bringing your best self to work. Time off benefits for this position include:

Paid vacation time and sick leave

15 paid holidays, including Federal and Jewish holidays (as long as the holiday lands on a normal scheduled work day), and floating holidays

2 Wellness Days to be taken any time during the year to support employees’ mental wellness

Position Overview:

JFS is looking for a compassionate, mission-driven individual to join the accounting team as the Grant Accounting Specialist. In this role, you have the opportunity to use your knowledge and understanding of budgeting concepts, practices and procedures skills and accounting experience with progressive and relevant and analytical budgeting, analysis, and reporting experience with grant administration. Your experience will be an important resource providing guidance and oversight on the coordination of the fiscal administration of grants and contracts from award receipt though closeout to make a meaningful difference in your community and help change lives across San Diego. The Grant Accounting Specialist plays an integral role on the team and supports the entire agency by managing more than $40 million annually in revenue from government contracts as well as corporate and foundation grants. This position reports directly to the Grants & Revenue Manager and works closely with the Development and the rest of the accounting team.

Responsibilities :

Review and analyze award agreements to understand expense requirements, conditions, restrictions, reporting requirements and deliverables

Ensure compliance with the rules and regulations administered by the grantor, assists in all contract audits, including the preparation of required schedules

Monitor expenditures and data metrics to ensure compliance with grants and contract guidelines, availability of funds, and appropriateness of expenditure

Compile data for reports and ensure financial programmatic reporting deadlines are met

Maintain necessary award documentation and files and records

Maintain assigned grants awarded and prepare monthly contract invoicing, perform budget to actual variance analysis and budget reconciliations as necessary

Perform budget to actual variance analysis to identify causes, adjustments needed, trends, personnel reclassifications, potential budget shortfalls or cost overruns, and opportunities for cost savings for all immigration programs and projects

Ensures the direct costs charged to grants and contracts are available and allowable under sponsor guidelines and Uniform Guidance, when applicable

Participate in grant post award matter to support accounting deliverables

Prepares journals for entry and performs account analysis for assigned contracts as part of the monthly close and year end closing

Assist with year-end reconciliations and preparation for any external audits and assist with preparation of necessary audit schedules as needed

Attending Awardee/Grantee workshops as needed

Performing other duties, as assigned

Skills/Experience/Abilities That Are a Must-Have:

Bachelor’s degree required, preferred in accounting or finance

5+ years of accounting experience with concentration in general ledger adjustments, reconciliations, and research

5+ years of grants and contracts administration experience

Understanding of GAAP compliance, Uniform Guidance and OMB Circulars

Ability to create and interpret financial reports

Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills

Work well in team approach environment and across functions/departments

Strong judgment and decision-making skills

Ability to multi-task and prioritize workflow

Advanced in Excel and proficient Word and Outlook

Skills/Abilities We’d Like You to Have :

Desire to work in a fun, friendly, collaborative, and professional environment

Passion for working in a non-profit, human services organization dedicated to helping our community

Experience with Financial Edge not required but preferred

Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Please, no phone calls. Please, principals only. Please, local candidates only (relocation is not provided).

About Jewish Family Service of San Diego

Jewish Family Service of San Diego is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, more resilient community. For over 100 years, Jewish Family Service has been a trusted resource for the entire community, offering an array of services that are always life-changing, and often life-saving. At Jewish Family Service, we believe our employees are the backbone of our Agency. We strive to ensure that each employee is treated with dignity and respect. Our goal is your success. Come work at JFS and be our partner in Moving Forward Together . To learn more about JFS, please visit jfssd.org.

*Jewish Family Service is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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