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Grant & Revenue Accounting Specialist – Newark, NJ – To $90k
This well-established client needs your grant expertise!
Responsibilities include:
- Oversee the accounting for unearned sources (ie: contributions and gifts), working closely with the Development team to ensure accurate coding and compliance with GAAP standards before gifts are entered into Salesforce.
- Assist in the preparation and review of detailed grant budgets, provide information to support cash forecasting, and track carry-over funds for annual and quarterly project budgets.
- Coordinate the cash reporting for all revenue sources, and provide revenue assumptions for cash flow models.
- Ensure compliance with procurement standards for grant-related purchases and review purchase orders and equipment acquisitions for appropriate application to grants.
- Conduct post-award activities such as contract and expenditure reviews, budget variance analysis, and ensuring grant compliance, including reviewing project reports and managing grant closeout functions.
- Assist in preparing financial data for grant application budget proposals in collaboration with the Development Department.
- Provide guidance to program staff on grant terms, conditions, and compliance issues, helping resolve any discrepancies or issues in financial reporting.
- Prepare and submit any required reports to government agencies, ensuring accurate reporting of grant expenditures, while meeting required deadlines.
- Collaborate with finance team members to generate reports on cash flow, cash positions, and liquidity, providing management with the insights needed for informed decision-making.
- Assist with the required journal entries, reconciliations, and post-closing duties required for month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all accounts are completed in a timely manner.
- Assist in the preparation of required external financial reports for both Federal and Non-Federal grants.
- Maintain audit-ready files for assigned grants, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and policies, including SEFA and SESA reports.
- Offer financial data support and guidance to program staff throughout the grant lifecycle, from kickoff to closeout.
- Perform other related tasks and duties as assigned by management.
Requirements include:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required. CPA designation or in process is preferred
- Three to five years’ experience in grants accounting or nonprofit financial management is required.
- Strong understanding of GAAP, grant compliance, and federal and state regulations.
- Proficiency in financial software and systems (Salesforce, NetSuite, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Google Workplace, etc.).
- Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
If qualified, please forward your resume to: JillR@AplusPersonnel.com