Sr Grants Accountant
Sr Grants Accountant - (230000GC)Seeking a Senior Grants Accountant to handle the post-award financial management for a portfolio.
This will include preparation of invoices and financial reports, analyze and reconcile, work on journal entries, monitor expenditures, and ensure compliance with federal regulations.
The role will be able to telecommute three days a week and enjoy the other two days working onsite at Downtown Silver Spring, MD office that provides a free onsite gym and convenient access to parking.
The Senior Grants Accountant is responsible for the post-award financial management for a portfolio of sponsored programs awarded to both CNRI and Children's National Hospital.
The duties of this position include preparation of invoices and various financial reports (e.
g.
FSR, SF 272, cash requests), account review and analysis, preparation of journal entries, account reconciliation, expenditure monitoring, compliance with institutional and federal regulations and interaction with principal investigators and the Office of Sponsored Programs to accomplish tasks.
The Senior Grants Accountant works independently and has a complex portfolio, which includes program projects, cooperative agreements, complex contractual agreements, training grants and research grants.
QualificationsMinimum EducationBachelor's Degree Accounting or related field.
(Required)Minimum Work Experience3 years' grants accounting.
(Required)Required Skills/KnowledgeThorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
Knowledge of grants accounting processes, procedures and financial controls for a not-for-profit organization.
Knowledge, experience and familiarity with federal compliance standards.
Knowledge of financial analysis techniques.
Thorough understanding of automated general ledger systems, including the interfaces between the general ledger and subsystems.
Advanced skills in spreadsheets, databases and flexible report writing software.
Ability to manage and understand data.
Motivated and intuitive thinker.
Extensive knowledge of applicable OMB Circulars and Federal regulations pertinent to grants and contracts accounting.
Functional AccountabilitiesResponsible Conduct of ResearchConsistently demonstrates adherence to the standards for the responsible conduct of research.
Plans, conducts and manages research projects within federal and institutional regulations and policies under the direction of the principal investigator.
Uses research funds and resources appropriately.
Maintains confidentiality of data as required.
Meets all annual job-related training and compliance requirements.
Financial Reporting and InvoicingRegularly reviews financial reports with Grants and Contracts personnel to ensure proper recording of revenues and expenses within each grant.
Independently addresses management needs for financial information through routine or ad hoc financial reports and analysis.
Works independently to prepare accurate invoices and financial reports for timely submission to sponsors.
Provides Grants and Contracts Accounting management with expense detail reports that support recommended drawdown amounts.
Prepares supplemental documentation to be used in the preparation of accurate financial reporting and invoicing.
Performs grant closeout.
Labor Distribution ChangesWorks independently to process retroactive labor distribution changes in the automated system.
Ensures that information provided is accurate and that the change in labor distribution is completed within the required period of time.
Financial AnalysisIndependently performs a variety of financial analyses as required by internal and external constituencies.
Independently identifies and corrects errors or misstatements in financial information using various analytical techniques.
Independently identifies and explains significant trends or deviations in financial information.
Independently monitors the deferral/receivable reports and works with Grants and Contracts to manage the flow of funds.
Prepares financial analysis documentation to be used to determine the financial state of CNRI.
Takes on special projects to assist with the financial management of the CNRI grants and contracts portfolio.
ComplianceIndependently stays abreast of all applicable OMB Circulars and Federal regulations.
Prepares and provides training to colleagues on any changes in applicable laws and regulations.
Examines all costs to ensure they are allocable, allowable and reasonable.
Organizational AccountabilitiesA-133 AuditIndependently compile information requested for the A-133 audit.
Reconcile the accounts for information requested for the A-133 audit.
Organizational Commitment/IdentificationPartner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organizationCommitted to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differencesDemonstrate personal and professional integrityMaintain confidentiality at all timesCustomer ServiceAnticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are metTeamwork/CommunicationDemonstrate collaborative and respectful behaviorPartner with all team members to achieve goalsReceptive to others' ideas and opinionsPerformance Improvement/Problem-solvingContribute to a positive work environmentDemonstrate flexibility and willingness to changeIdentify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processesMake appropriate decisions, using sound judgmentCost Management/Financial ResponsibilityUse resources efficientlySearch for less costly ways of doing things Recommended Skills Administration Clinical Works Confidentiality Customer Demand Planning Customer Service Databases Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
This will include preparation of invoices and financial reports, analyze and reconcile, work on journal entries, monitor expenditures, and ensure compliance with federal regulations.
The role will be able to telecommute three days a week and enjoy the other two days working onsite at Downtown Silver Spring, MD office that provides a free onsite gym and convenient access to parking.
The Senior Grants Accountant is responsible for the post-award financial management for a portfolio of sponsored programs awarded to both CNRI and Children's National Hospital.
The duties of this position include preparation of invoices and various financial reports (e.
g.
FSR, SF 272, cash requests), account review and analysis, preparation of journal entries, account reconciliation, expenditure monitoring, compliance with institutional and federal regulations and interaction with principal investigators and the Office of Sponsored Programs to accomplish tasks.
The Senior Grants Accountant works independently and has a complex portfolio, which includes program projects, cooperative agreements, complex contractual agreements, training grants and research grants.
QualificationsMinimum EducationBachelor's Degree Accounting or related field.
(Required)Minimum Work Experience3 years' grants accounting.
(Required)Required Skills/KnowledgeThorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
Knowledge of grants accounting processes, procedures and financial controls for a not-for-profit organization.
Knowledge, experience and familiarity with federal compliance standards.
Knowledge of financial analysis techniques.
Thorough understanding of automated general ledger systems, including the interfaces between the general ledger and subsystems.
Advanced skills in spreadsheets, databases and flexible report writing software.
Ability to manage and understand data.
Motivated and intuitive thinker.
Extensive knowledge of applicable OMB Circulars and Federal regulations pertinent to grants and contracts accounting.
Functional AccountabilitiesResponsible Conduct of ResearchConsistently demonstrates adherence to the standards for the responsible conduct of research.
Plans, conducts and manages research projects within federal and institutional regulations and policies under the direction of the principal investigator.
Uses research funds and resources appropriately.
Maintains confidentiality of data as required.
Meets all annual job-related training and compliance requirements.
Financial Reporting and InvoicingRegularly reviews financial reports with Grants and Contracts personnel to ensure proper recording of revenues and expenses within each grant.
Independently addresses management needs for financial information through routine or ad hoc financial reports and analysis.
Works independently to prepare accurate invoices and financial reports for timely submission to sponsors.
Provides Grants and Contracts Accounting management with expense detail reports that support recommended drawdown amounts.
Prepares supplemental documentation to be used in the preparation of accurate financial reporting and invoicing.
Performs grant closeout.
Labor Distribution ChangesWorks independently to process retroactive labor distribution changes in the automated system.
Ensures that information provided is accurate and that the change in labor distribution is completed within the required period of time.
Financial AnalysisIndependently performs a variety of financial analyses as required by internal and external constituencies.
Independently identifies and corrects errors or misstatements in financial information using various analytical techniques.
Independently identifies and explains significant trends or deviations in financial information.
Independently monitors the deferral/receivable reports and works with Grants and Contracts to manage the flow of funds.
Prepares financial analysis documentation to be used to determine the financial state of CNRI.
Takes on special projects to assist with the financial management of the CNRI grants and contracts portfolio.
ComplianceIndependently stays abreast of all applicable OMB Circulars and Federal regulations.
Prepares and provides training to colleagues on any changes in applicable laws and regulations.
Examines all costs to ensure they are allocable, allowable and reasonable.
Organizational AccountabilitiesA-133 AuditIndependently compile information requested for the A-133 audit.
Reconcile the accounts for information requested for the A-133 audit.
Organizational Commitment/IdentificationPartner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organizationCommitted to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differencesDemonstrate personal and professional integrityMaintain confidentiality at all timesCustomer ServiceAnticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are metTeamwork/CommunicationDemonstrate collaborative and respectful behaviorPartner with all team members to achieve goalsReceptive to others' ideas and opinionsPerformance Improvement/Problem-solvingContribute to a positive work environmentDemonstrate flexibility and willingness to changeIdentify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processesMake appropriate decisions, using sound judgmentCost Management/Financial ResponsibilityUse resources efficientlySearch for less costly ways of doing things Recommended Skills Administration Clinical Works Confidentiality Customer Demand Planning Customer Service Databases Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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