Senior Grant Accountant
Job Description
Senior Grant Accountant is responsible for the general accounting operations for the United Way Area Agency on Aging grant.
Responsibilities
Purchase Orders
- Prepare purchase orders in Microix
- Track and monitor PO if necessary
- Process Grant invoices
Journal Entries
- Prepare standard weekly and monthly journal entries
- Record meal journal entries based on information provided by State
Contract
- Monitor subcontractor for compliance
- Contact subcontractors to request financial information
Reporting
- Processing monthly and quarterly reports as needed
- Run financial reports in accounting software program
- Prepare Request for Funds
- Reconcile A/R accounts
- Assist with preparing Financial Statements
General
- Assist with budget preparation
- Assist with grant closing procedures
- Communicate with Community Initiatives department
Management
- Directly supervises AAA Accountant Assistant
- Performs periodic and annual performance reviews
- Participates in company-wide management training
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Knowledge & Skills
Working knowledge of accounting principles.
Ability to understand and follow federal accounting regulations.
Computer proficiency with Word and Excel applications.
Computer proficiency with fund accounting software.
Ability to perform effectively as a team player.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Business required.
Accounting or Finance degree preferred, or related experience with federal grants.
Two years’ experience in accounting required, preferably with state or federal grants.
Working Conditions:
Normal office hours with occasional overtime.
Other:
Valid Alabama driver’s license
Reliable transportation
Proof of automobile insurance to commensurate with state law
Background checks
Drug screening
United Way of Central Alabama Mission & Core Values
Mission: To increase the organized capacity of people to care for one another and to improve their community.
Core Values
- Put People First: Respect every person, value employees, foster inclusion, serve others, and lead by example.
- Serve the Community: Understand and meet community needs while making the community better through our work.
- Do the Right Thing: Act with integrity, honesty, transparency, accountability, and a commitment to excellence.
- Be Collaborative: Build strong teams and trusted partnerships, work strategically, and unite around shared goals and measures of success.