Staff Accountant

Safe Horizon is an organization that focuses on providing support and resources for individuals in need. They are seeking a Staff Accountant responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records for assigned grants, conducting budget reviews, and preparing financial reports for funding sources.

Responsibilities

• Conducts monthly budget review in order to effectively manage the financial activities of each grant to assure that all activities fall within funder and agency guidelines
• Meets with program staff on a monthly basis to review and explain the financial health of the program
• Prepares budget analysis and projections for cost-based grants and coordinates with program in meeting objectives for performance-based grants. Ensures that budget module is up to date and accurate
• Responsible for the preparation of financial reports for submission to funding sources
• Prepares budget proposals, modification and renewal budgets
• Establishes audit schedule and coordinates funder audit
• Prepares plan for corrective action, as needed
• Maintain complete and accurate grant files
• Process requests for advances on new contracts
• Reconcile receivables and income earned from public and private sources
• Prepare and process salary and otps allocation changes
• Train program staff on proper coding of expenditures and ensure proper coding of expenses
• Reconcile and close grants on a timely basis
• Prepare cash flow projection of service income
• Prepare cost analysis and projection for development fund raising activities
• Responsible for timely transfer of expenditures between funds, cost allocations and other schedules
• Attend professional trainings, including funder trainings in order to be informed of any changes in funders’ requirements
• Undertakes special projects as assigned

Skills

• 1-3 years of accounting experience, preferably working in the not for profit environment
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent relevant experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills are required
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and Word are needed
• Ability to work within strict time constraints and be able to manage multiple tasks at the same time is essential
• At least one year of previous grant experience is preferred

Benefits

• Vacation Time
• Paid Sick Time
• Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Company Life Insurance
• Medical/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Gym Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Employee Learning Center

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