Grants Accountant

Company: Neighborhood Healthcare
Location: Escondido
Posted on: May 8, 2022

Job Description:

Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It's about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision. A community where everyone is healthy and happy. We're with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life's chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together.

As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 350k medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 77k people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance.

We have been doing this since 1969 and it is our employees that make this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond. If that sounds like an organization you want to be a part of, we would love to have you .

Under the supervision of the Director of Reporting and Analytics, the Grants Accountant is responsible for compiling and recording grant related transactions in a timely and auditable manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for grants management, including review of grant contracts, preparing budgets, invoices, and other related reports for grants.
Stay in constant communication with Director of Grants, Director of Reporting and Analytics, and Project Managers.
Properly track expense usage for grants including salary allocations.
Responsible for various grant audits and providing all supporting documentation.
Prepare regular contract invoices and other special projects invoices.
Assist with the preparation of monthly financial reporting.
Compile and record to the general ledger journal entries in a timely manner.
Daily review of cash deposits and billing payments to both the accounts receivable and general ledger systems.
Responsible for the annual Property Tax exemption and Business Statement filings with the county offices and various filing requests from the Census office.
Will be the backup to the Staff Accountant position and other Accounting and Analytics staff as needed.
Assist CFO, Controller, Director of Reporting and Analytics and Accounting Manager with various projects as assigned.
Must have excellent analytical, problem solving, and forecasting skills.
Required to exercise discretion and independent judgment under appropriate circumstances.
Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills: Must be organized, accurate and detail-oriented; Advanced knowledge of computer applications including Excel, Word and Accounting software; Capable of making independent judgment and show high initiative.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field is required.

Experience: At least 2 years Accounting experience is required. 3-5 years grants or nonprofit experience preferred.

Neighborhood Healthcare requires employees to be fully vaccinated (including a booster dose) against COVID-1 and demonstrate proof of vaccination/booster upon hire or receive approval for an exemption based on a medical reason, disability or religious belief. Proof of booster dose will be contingent upon booster eligibility.

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