Washington, District of columbia
Financial Grants Accountant Job Opening in Washington, District of columbia - Indeed Hire and The National Endowment for Democracy are partnering together to find a Financial Grants Accountant to join their team in Washington, DC. The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a congressionally funded, private, nonprofit grant making organization that works to support freedom around the world.
Position Summary:
The primary duties of the Financial Grants Accounting Officer are to ensure the accuracy and integrity of recorded federal financial grant activity, to provide internal analysis on the status of multi-year awards, to produce timely quarterly and final award closeout reporting to the US government, and to ensure effective communication flow between the Finance and Grants teams.
Responsibilities :
Certifies grants activity is properly recorded in NED?s general ledger and further reconciles to the grants management system?s activities for the accounting period (e.g. obligations, cash/non-cash obligations, and supplements).
Maintains integrity of the balances on a fiscal year basis and for the award life cycle.
Monitors daily drawdown requests prior to payment processing to ensure disbursement requests are properly authorized and accurately recorded, collaborating closely with various members of the Finance team.
Ensures receivables, deferred revenue and grantee payables are accurately recorded and reconcile to supporting ledger detail. Coordinates closely with the Assistant Controller and Grants Administration Team to resolve any discrepancies that may arise.
Collaborates with the Controller to ensure NICRA cash settlements are timely drawn on federal awards.
Prepares quarterly reports for timely submission to U.S. Department of State (DOS) via the HHS Payment Management System: Quarterly Federal Cash Transaction Report (FCTRs), Quarterly and Final filings for Federal Financial Reports (FFRs), as well as interim and final award close out reports as applicable.
Produces timely and accurate internal financial reports and analysis for management to enable sound decision-making.
Supports the Controller with the year-end financial and Single Audit by preparing required documents, and further assists with related audit inquiries.
Confirms symmetry between Serenic NAV, GIFTS Alta, and the HHS Payment Management System on a monthly/quarterly basis.
Collaborates with the Sr. Program Planning Officer to provide a quarterly schedule of Grantmaking Funds Available.
Leads continuous process improvement by developing and implementing improvements in policies and procedures for the daily, monthly and year-end grants accounting activities, related capture and reporting, and cash management.
Acts as the daily point of contact between the Finance and Grantmaking departments, and as a general resource for questions from non-finance personnel with regards to NED Finance policies, procedures, and federal compliance.
Supports the Controller on responding to ad hoc queries from DOS.
Serves as a mentor to other members of the extended Finance team.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Bachelors? degree in Accounting or Finance required (CPA a plus, but not required).
5+ years demonstrated work experience in a mission-driven, non-profit environment specifically related to federal grants accounting regulations and compliance, including award and subaward monitoring and management. Equivalent audit experience will also be considered.
Solid understanding and proven application of GAAP, non-profit accounting methods, internal controls, and best practices.
Demonstrated working knowledge in financial analysis and reporting.
Required competence in preparing Federal FFRs and FCTRs and managing cash draws in the HHS Payment System.
Strong analysis skills in reviewing general ledger history, and clear ability to propose proper and necessary general journal entries.
Demonstrated use of robust accounting and business software packages. Microsoft Serenic Navigator accounting software preferred, and GIFTS/ALTA grants management system experience is a plus.
Intermediate to advanced level working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Office products.
Must have experience managing large data sets (creating pivot tables, using lookups and advanced formulas).
Other Qualifications:
Solid documentation skills, ensuring proper and complete audit trail.
Willingness to work extra hours during peak workload periods, especially around quarter-end reporting deadlines and annual audits.
Fluency in spoken and written English; knowledge or fluency in additional languages is a plus.
Authorized to work in the United States.
Competencies:
Paramount professional integrity, honesty, initiative, confidentiality and dependability.
Strong attention to details and accuracy in all work products.
Commitment and ability to excel in a fast-paced environment; work effectively under time pressure and meets deadlines.
Highly professional demeanor, with strong interpersonal and customer service skills to effectively interact with all levels of staff.
Ability to translate financial terms to effectively communicate with finance and non-finance personnel.
Employs team-building, mentoring approach to interactions and working style.
Confidence in addressing policy and procedure compliance questions.
Solid analytical, problem-solving and financial troubleshooting skills.
Ability to quickly learn new systems, processes, and procedures.
Flexibility in approach to work processes and tasks..
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
Quarterly Federal Cash Transaction Reporting: 5 years
Grant Accounting: 5 years
federally funded grant-making organization: 5 years
Quarterly and Final filings for Federal Financial Reporting: 5 years
Required license or certification:
CPA
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