Sr. Grant Accountant

Financial/Accounting Position

Performs a variety of financial/accounting assignments necessary to produce monthly, quarterly and annual grant activities reports, including reconciliation and monitoring of assigned general ledger accounts for Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona (GCNA) and its affiliated entities.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Reconciles monthly grant activities and prepares necessary corrections to ensure proper month-end close and compliance with all GAAP, Federal OMB, and grant standards and guidelines.
• Works closely with grant team to create annual budget, budgets for proposals, budget modifications and monitor actual expenditures versus budget.
• Collaborates with the finance team on cost allocations, general accounting, internal controls and administrative systems.
• Responsible for accounting transactions, including journal entries, record keeping and preparation of monthly and quarterly expenditure reports and drawdown requests for multiple federal and corporate grants. Submits grant invoices and financial reports.
• Assists with month end financial close, and P&L review to ensure appropriate spend down on all contracts/grants.
• Performs reconciliations of general ledger accounts to ensure grant funding is maximized.
• Tracks grant budgets monthly to ensure funder compliance and maximum utilization; recommend and implement strategies to ensure spend down.
• Ensure that appropriate financial systems are in place and accounting practices and standards are adhered to, and are in accordance with policies and procedures and grant and donor requirements.
• Prepares audit schedules and responds to external auditors.
• Maintains regular and consistent in-person attendance.
• Models Goodwill core values – Trust, Collaboration, Engagement, Ownership, and Innovation.
• Assists with special projects as needed.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Minimum qualifications (education, experience, skills):

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting or Finance.
• Must have at least 3-5 years' experience in finance and accounting. 3+ years of grants management experience, preferred.
• Must be well versed in using an integrated accounting system (Workday preferred).
• Must be knowledgeable regarding generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and related internal controls.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, and ability to manipulate a large volume of data effectively, accurately and timely.
• Proven ability to be analytical and handle data effectively.
• Strong history of quickly building relationships, gaining credibility, and partnering with departments leaders and peers.
• Ability to independently solve problems and escalate as appropriate. Ability to juggle multiple tasks while still delivering high quality results in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to speak and read English proficiently.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive information.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen, where applicable for position.

Reasonable accommodation statement:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

You will be eligible for a comprehensive total rewards package, 1st of the month following 60 days of employment that includes the following:

• 5 Medical Plans
• Employer funded health reimbursement account (HRA)
• 3 Dental Plans
• Vision Plan
• 401K
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Paid time off; sick and vacation
• Paid holidays
• These are just a few highlights of our key benefit offerings!

Become a valued member of an organization where good work meets community impact. Our mission is: Empowering Individuals, Strengthening Families, and Building Stronger Communities. Goodwill provides no-cost career development, training, and education services to help individuals build a better life for themselves and their families. Our core values are Trust, Collaboration, Engagement, Ownership, and Innovation. Everything we accomplish as a team is centered around these core values. Together, we create an inclusive and welcoming environment for each other. With stores conveniently located near you, you can work for a company where team strength and success are valued and encouraged. Join our team and gain opportunities for job growth at Goodwill and beyond.

Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race (including traits associated with race, e.g., hairstyles), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability, military status, age, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state and local fair employment practice laws.

Individuals with a disability may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or state or local laws. Please contact Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona at View phone number on click.appcast.io option 6 or View email address on click.appcast.io if you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

For questions about your application or employment with Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona, please contact our Candidate Support Line at View phone number on click.appcast.io, option 5.

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