Grants Accountant

Overview

This role supports an organization operating in the sexual and reproductive healthcare sector across Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. The organization focuses on providing comprehensive and progressive healthcare services aimed at advancing and protecting sexual and reproductive health for individuals and families.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reports for contracts and grants, including supporting schedules
• Prepare semi-annual and annual closing reports for contracts, grants, and regulatory requirements
• Reconcile grant receivables and deferred revenue on a monthly basis
• Monitor grant expenditures against budgets, alert management to discrepancies, and recommend adjustments
• Document, verify, and correct journal entries in the general ledger
• Implement and maintain a grant tracking and monitoring system
• Prepare financial reports for grant funding agencies
• Review and control financial reports related to memoranda of agreement
• Track grant drawdowns and expenditures by funding source and sub-recipient
• Collaborate with Controller and Finance Manager to respond to external audit inquiries

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• 3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in not-for-profit grant accounting
• Proficiency with PC-based accounting systems and advanced Excel skills
• Ability to manage detailed work and maintain confidentiality
• Capable of leading meetings and presenting financial information to management
• Ability to work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $62,000 – $87,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with equity-based premium tiers
• Free virtual primary care for employees and their households
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing Education Reimbursement up to $500 per year plus 2 paid CEU days
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• Paid Time Off accrual starting at .05769 per hour worked
• 8 hours of volunteer paid time off annually
• 8 paid federal holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Retirement 403(b) plan with employer match
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave
• Pet Insurance
• Bereavement and Earned Extended Leave
• Free subscription to Headspace App
• Time off to vote
• Employee discounts on various products and services
• Start date flexibility and travel reimbursement

Equal Opportunity

The organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.

Location

This position supports operations across Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota.