Grant Accountant (9850)

Job Description

Job Description

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant .

LSF is looking for a talented  Grant Accountant  who wants to make an impact in the lives of children and families.

Purpose & Impact:

Ensure the Agency is in compliance with Federal, State and funding source specific regulations, requirements and other guidelines, and with A-133 audit requirements as well as LSF standards. Apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to analytical work and thorough review of financial records related to assigned grants.  Design and maintain effective billing system and financial reporting to funding source and Program Managers. This position will maintain contract files including but not limited to original contract, amendments, billing, correspondence, etc. The Grant Accountant works closely with Program Managers and/or Directors to understand the program’s operations and is responsible for all budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting related to the assigned grants.  The Grant Accountant will become the subject matter expert for the assigned contracts. 

Essential Functions:

• Be knowledgeable of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Maintain in-depth authoritative knowledgeable of Federal, State and other funding source regulations and requirements for non-profit organizations to include the Uniform Guidance 2 CFR Part 200.
• Accountable for fiscal compliance in all assigned grants/contracts, working closely with Program and Contract Managers. Demonstrates an understanding of the day-to-day program operation.
• Design, implement and maintain effective billing systems and controls based on funding source requirements.
• Coordinate and oversee funding sources financial reports and coordinates fiscal monitoring.
• Maintain official contract file for agency including but not limited to original contract, amendments, billing, correspondence, etc.
• Review financial statements, monthly, to ensure the accuracy of program’s revenue and expenditures, and required match and document actual vs. budget variances
• Provides technical assistance to Program Managers on contracts budgeting and fiscal compliance issues. Review monthly financial reports with Managers.
• Perform monthly reconciliation’s of general ledger accounts.
• Assist outside auditors at year-end to included preparing schedules and providing explanations of support materials and procedures as related to grants/contracts.
• Ensure accurate and timely information, reports and billing.

Other Functions:

• Calculates monthly revenue for all applicable programs and prepare all related journal entries.
• Monitor accounts receivable and collection of billed revenues.
• Adjusts work schedule as necessary to support published monthly financial statement closing schedule.
• Other projects as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work under pressure and deadlines.
• Ability to travel on a statewide basis as needed.
• Remote work offered for Tampa based employees. This role is mostly remote with the need to work in the Tampa office occasionally.  

Education:

Bachelors’ degree in accounting required.

Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with 3 to 5 years of related experience.
• Preference will be given for experience in not-for-profit or government accounting, and contract/grant management.
• Familiarity with not-for-profit accounting for federal and state grants is preferred.

Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with governmental agencies along with other funding source agency
• Ability to research applicable rules and regulations and apply them to specific programs
• Ability to manage multiple projects, possess a good work ethic and be a self-starter with the ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment
• Ability to apply strong problem solving techniques
• Experienced and skilled in reconciliations
• Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office and Excel and general ledger software package

Other:

Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Reports to the Director of Grant Accounting.
• Effective organization of priorities.
• Effective communication with LSF staff.
• Accurate, complete and timely preparation of financial reports and reconciliation’s.
• High level of cooperation and flexibility with staff members and auditors.
• Adherence to Agency policies, procedures and management practices.
• Adherence to all requirements of funding sources.
• Team player with co-workers and program staff.

Why work for LSF?  

LSF offers 60 programs across the state of Florida serving a wide range of populations in need. Mission Driven staff members become part of the LSF community while transforming the lives of those in need. Our staff additionally find  growth opportunities as they explore areas of interest within the organization.    

Amazing benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Telehealth (24/7 online access to Doctors)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer paid life insurance (1X salary)
• 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year)
  • Note: Head Start employees paid time off and holiday schedule may differ
• 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement

LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Lutheran Services Florida is mandated to perform background screenings for employment in accordance with the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse as outlined in Section 435.12, Florida Statutes. Additionally, pursuant to House Bill 531 (2025), Lutheran Services Florida must ensure that all job vacancy postings and advertisements include a clear and conspicuous link to the AHCA Clearinghouse website and its requirements. For more information on background screening requirements please visit:

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