Accountant - Grants and Payables Specialist

Description

Schedule: Full Time, Non-Exempt

Pay: 21.50-$24/hr DOQ

Benefits

• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision coverage. Health savings account. 403b retirement plan with employer match (50% match up to 3%).
• Employee Assistance Program for all employees
• 33 paid days off: 11 observed paid holidays, 12 sick days, and 10 vacation days to start. Vacation increases to 12 days after 1 year, 15 days after 2 years, and more at 5 and 9 years of service
• Sick and vacation time accrue hourly per pay period
• $50,000 in employer-paid life insurance; additional coverage available
• Employer contribution to your Health Savings Account (paid quarterly)
• Employee Referral Program including cash bonuses and paid time off

About

Volunteers of America, Utah is an affiliate of a national, nonprofit, faith-based organization that has served communities across the United States for more than 125 years. Volunteers of America, Utah’s mission is to provide community-supported paths for those who are vulnerable to improve their lives and increase their self-reliance. Our programs serve people experiencing challenges related to mental health, substance use, and homelessness. We encourage all who are passionate about making a difference, including individuals with lived experience, to apply.

Position Summary

Responsible for the fiscal management of grants and contracts in accordance with government regulations, donor requirements, and agency policy, and for accounts payable approvals, coding, and entry. Works closely with accounting staff, program managers, external relations staff, and government agencies to accurately account for grant and contract costs.

Essential Duties

• Attend work as scheduled and arrive at the designated time.
• Work must be performed on-site due to the need for close collaboration with accounting, program, and external relations staff.
• Review and approve invoices, code accounts and grants, and enter data for accounts payable.
• Prepare and submit periodic invoices with the required documentation for grant reimbursement, and maintain organized grant records that support the costs.
• Communicate monthly financial results to management and program staff so they understand the financial position of assigned grants and contracts.
• Perform grant-related post-award functions as required, including budget and expense analysis, periodic invoicing, financial reporting, labor distribution changes, and reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end closing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial audits and monitoring.
• Support the Vice President of Finance with accounting and finance activities and projects, including audits and financial reporting.
• Coordinate the fiscal elements of grants and contracts with the Contracts Manager and Data Director to ensure compliance and timely required reporting.

Secondary Duties

• Perform other functions as necessary or assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business and 2 years of accounting experience preferred, or any combination of education, experience, and training which provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Knowledge of federal grants and regulations preferred.
• Previous grant and nonprofit accounting experience preferred.
• Accounts payable and invoice coding experience preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Great Plains (Dynamics) and Smart Connect a plus.
• Computer literate with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong analytical, technical, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task and manage numerous simultaneous projects.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Accurate, organized, and positive.
• Ability to uphold professional boundaries, confidentiality regulations, agency policies and procedures, and interact in a professional manner with a diverse workforce and the public.
• Willingness to accept supervision and direction.
• Must be able to pass Utah-DHHS – Office of Licensing background screening and pre-employment drug screen, and must maintain an eligible determination through DHHS’ continuous background monitoring.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs.
• Ability to walk up and down stairs.
• Work is generally performed in an office environment. May entail using a computer for extended periods of time.