Job description

POSITION: Grants Accountant

DEPARTMENT: Finance

LOCATION: Remote/48th Street and Washington

REPORTS TO: Grants Manager

FLSA STATUS: Exempt, Full-time ($50,000-$65,000; DOE)

Position Summary

The Grants Accountant is responsible for the accounting, analysis, reconciliation, reporting, and financial compliance for federal and state grant awards.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Ensure grant accounting practices comply with generally accepted accounting principles and federal and state grant requirements

· Work within Blackbaud Financial Edge to ensure appropriate use of grant project codes

· Collaborate with Academies and HR teams to ensure grant-funded employees are continuously identified and being reported correctly

· Ensure the completeness and accuracy of all time and effort documentation

· Prepare journal entries and perform research and reconciliation of grant related activities

· Prepare reports which track month and YTD activity and distribute to appropriate members of the organization

· Create monthly reimbursement requests to federal/state agencies for all applicable grants

· Provide input and backup documentation for fiscal monitoring requests made by Federal or State representatives

· Provide support to Grants Team with grants revisions, submissions to the Arizona Department of Education, and completion reports

· Provide excellent customer service; respond to inquiries and research questions as they arise

Qualifications, Competencies, and Strengths

Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field at minimum.

Experience: 3-5+ years of accounting work experience. Experience with grant accounting in education preferred. MBA or CPA Preferred.

Special Skills:

· Commitment to the philosophy and mission of Great Hearts.

· Superior written and verbal communication skills; oriented towards detail, thoroughness, and accuracy.

· Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge is preferred.

· Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and to effectively apply this knowledge to tasks at hand.

· Ability to act with limited supervisory oversight.

· Self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.

· Ability to develop positive and professional relationships with team members.

· Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint; Blackbaud Financial Edge system experience a plus

· Provide excellent customer service and maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Additional Requirements

Type of fingerprint clearance: Must possess or obtain valid Arizona Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance card.

Physical functions: Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Phoenix, AZ 85034

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