West Palm Beach, Florida
Fiscal and Grants Manager Job Opening in West Palm Beach, Florida - JOB SUMMARY:
Professional accounting work. Performs accounting work of a varied nature, including maintaining complex accounting records and preparing and analyzing financial statements and reports. Reports to the Fiscal and Grants Supervisor, providing information to present the fiscal status of the agency to funders and the Board of Directors. Guidelines are in the form of federal, state and local tax laws, personnel regulations, administrative procedures, generally accepted accounting, auditing and financial reporting procedures, and computer system procedures. Work schedule is as follows: generally, Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. ? 5:00 p.m. with some evening or weekend work as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.
Reconciles and balances various general ledger accounts.
Analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, and assists in preparation of balance sheet, profit-and-loss statement, and other monthly reports to summarize current and projected company financial position.
Audits contracts, orders, and vouchers, and prepares reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement.
Assists in the preparation of the annual operating budget.
Prepares individual program budgets as required in grant applications.
Maintains and monitors compliance with grant fiscal requirements.
Provides assistance to outside auditors by preparing work papers and financial reports, as required.
Analyzes problems identified as a result of audit findings and develops recommendations for improved policies and procedures or other corrective actions.
Recommends new or changed policies and actions to provide better financial management and greater efficiency.
Attends staff and other meetings in the community as assigned.
Maintains confidentiality of all information handled.
Stays current on emerging professional accounting information.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's Degree in accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Two years? recent experience in an applicable area of practice.
Working knowledge of computer software such as Excel and Word.
Effective and excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing, as well as organizational and planning skills required.
Knowledge of and the ability to accurately apply, generally accepted accounting principles and practices.
Ability to prepare and interpret financial reports and statements.
Ability to prepare reports of historic data for use in preparing budget information.
Ability to organize, analyze and interpret financial and management data to solve management, accounting and taxation problems.
Ability and willingness to participate in ongoing professional development activities in order to keep current on new developments in the field and to enhance skills already maintained.
Must pass Level 2 background screening.
SALARY RANGE:
The salary range is $49,000 to $55,000 depending on experience. Full benefits package in addition to salary (health, vision, 401K, disability, life insurance).
APPLICATION PROCESS AND DEADLINE: Send resume and cover letter by Wednesday, August 23, 2017.
The Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/ADA
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $49,000.00 to $55,000.00 /year
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