Senior Grants Accountant -Remote

Job Description Summary

Job Description:

Oversees activities of the accounting team for grants and manages accounting staff. Responsible for posting and reconciling all accounting records for grants Community Health Center Inc and related affiliates.

Role And Responsibilities

• Manage grants accounting functions and staff
• Develop and maintain grant policies and procedures for grant accounting and fiscal reporting
• Train and oversee the work of grants accountants to ensure compliance with grants policies, procedures, and regulations and accurate and timely completion of tasks
• Prepare and analyze reports about grant portfolio to identify issues,
• Oversee the quality of accounting tasks for all grants including the monthly closing process, required financial reporting for funders, year-end audit, and other related tasks
• Maintain, analyze, and report on general ledger and accounting records for all grants.
• Maintain and update the organization’s financial records to include payroll, general ledger, accounts payable, and revenue for grants
• Reconcile grant accounts receivable on a monthly basis.
• Ensure accurate posting of grant reclassification journal entries
• Accurately compile data and create schedules and spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel.
• Analyze and report on general ledger account activity for accuracy and for variances from budget for grants
• Support annual audits, including State and Federal single audits
• Support indirect cost and fringe benefit rate negotiations
• Assist with routine reporting and special projects.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, including independently completed, including:
• research, analysis and resolution of discrepancies
• identification of trends
• analysis of expected and unexpected results, and
• recommendations of modifications needed in operational processes, procedures and specifications
• Collaborates with Finance staff to ensure proper accounting of grant revenue and expenses within the MWHS Consolidated company and its affiliates, including monthly drawdowns and sponsor invoicing.
• Analyzes and reports on general ledger account activity for variances from budget.
• Directly support portion of grants portfolio
• On a timely basis, accurately prepare and submit monthly journal entries for grants
• Prepare and submit monthly journal entries for the general ledger to complete the monthly closing process and prepare financial reports for a portion of the portfolio of grants.
• Support budget planning for grant applications as needed
  

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or business, finance); CPA or having worked in a public accounting environment highly preferred. Minimum 5 years’ experience with grant accounting Minimum 5 years management experience in financial operations Experience developing and training of finance and accounting staff At least three years of exempt level accounting experience, preferably in a healthcare services environment Proven ability to establish collaborative working relationships within finance and other departments Expert level computer skills in Finance applications, including, Excel and Access; Solid skills in Microsoft Word and Outlook. Workday experience preferred Strong management, communication and analytical skills Solid interpersonal skills essential Excellent verbal and written communication skills Demonstrated analytic and problem-solving skills and the ability to meet regular and multiple deadlines. Prior demonstrated skills to set priorities and to handle multiple assignments Attention to detail and accuracy

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Minimal. Works with computers and on telephone.

Additional Qualificiations

Must possess excellent oral communication skills, telephone skills, and good written skills. Some writing is required: i.e. general correspondence, interoffice communication.

Confidentiality of Information

Confidentiality of business information is a requirement. Confidentiality must be maintained according to CHC policies

This Position is available for remote work.

Organization Information

Additional Job Description

The Moses/Weitzman Health System is a global leader addressing challenges faced by organizations caring for the poor and diverse populations, and is home to programs focusing on education, research, and process improvement support for safety net providers. The system delivers primary care to more than 150,000 patients in Connecticut, and extends access to specialty care for more than 2.5 million individuals across the U.S. It is a national accrediting body for organizations training advanced practice providers, and offers accredited education and training for Medical Assistants in multiple states. As an incubator for new ideas in areas including social justice, the environment, and social determinants of health, the MWHS is addressing challenges faced by providers caring for underserved communities, creating innovative and impactful initiatives led by nationally and internationally recognized experts. As it forges pathways into the future of primary care, the MWHS honors Lillian Reba Moses (1924-2012), a granddaughter of slaves, and Gerard (Gerry) Weitzman (1938-1999), whose ancestors escaped pogroms in Eastern Europe. Their vision and commitment to justice and equity in healthcare is the foundation upon which the Moses/Weitzman Health System was built.

Time Type

Full time