Grants Accountant Job DescriptionAnticipated Pay Rate: $32-$34/hr Expected conversion salary is $68,000 to $72,000 with benefits, and depending on education, experience, and skills. This is an in-person position. Work onsite location: Hulen St., Fort Worth, Texas 76107. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday (8am-5pm) Dress code: Business Casual.Minimum QualificationsMinimum Education: Bachelor's DegreeDefined Education: Accounting, Finance, or Business AdministrationPreferences: Knowledge of advance computer systems and governmental accountingSubstitutions: Master's Degree and one year experienceYears' Experience: Three yearsDefined Experience: Accounting, Finance, or Business related field Quickbooks and Blackbaud Financial Edge preferredLocation is at 3840 Hulen Street Fort Worth, TX 76107. Monday thru Friday from 8am until 5pm. Business casual dress code.This will be a temp to hire role.Minimum Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in accounting or business administration with a minimum of six hours of college-level accounting courses.
- Knowledge of advanced computer systems and governmental accounting
- 2 years of experience in the accounting field
Read Job Description below:I) Job PurposeUnder general supervision, the Staff Accountant coordinates financial activities for assigned division(s) and/or unit(s), completes funding source required billings and other reports, assures all financial activity is reflected accurately in the agency general ledger, monitors budget-to-actual expenses for assigned units, and provides variance reporting with appropriate explanations. The Staff Accountant makes recommendations and provides ongoing communication with business directors and/or program managers to assure financial aspects are managed according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Uniform Grant Management Standards (UGMS), Federal Uniform Grant Guidance (UGG), and contract/grant terms, as appropriate.II) Essential FunctionsA) Prepare billings, related journal entries and monthly financial information for assigned divisionsB) Responsible for the timely and accurate submission of program billings and other required reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis forC) Identify expenses that have occurred but have not been invoiced to determine if an accrual should be createdD) Recognize all division revenues per contract/grants monthlyE) Prepare grant billings and monitor Accounts Receivable (AR) for the divisionF) Review and approve all appropriate year-end accrual/encumbrance documentationG) Ensure approvals are routed through the accounts payable system, which are routed to the accountants first, then to program staff for approval before routing to Accounts Payable (AP). H) Verify that funding is in the budget for any payment requests receivedI) Reconcile balance sheet accounts as assigned on a monthly basisJ) Assist with the preparation for year-end audit of independent auditorK) Plan, coordinate, and prepare for program auditors as necessaryL) Attend budget and financial statement review meetings as requestedM) Manage grants for foundations N) Prepare Record of Cash Receipts (ROCR) for input daily, verifying all general ledger coding, AR customer number, and invoice number are complete and accurateO) Cross-train and assist with accounting activities for BH and Admin divisionsP) Accurately complete special projects as assigned Q) May assist with other responsibilities in the absence of relevant personnelR) Identify and implement cost saving ideasS) Performance standards are performed as applicable T) Performs other job duties or responsibilities as requested or assigned. The Midtown Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are a small, woman-owned business certified by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Operating from our headquarters in Washington, DC, we provide trusted staffing services nationwide. Our clients include thousands of the most prestigious Fortune 500 companies, law firms, financial organizations, tech innovators, non-profits, and lobbying firms, as well as federal, state and local government agencies.