Grant Accountant

Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. 

The YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South is one of the fastest growing YMCA associations in the country. Come join a fast-growing team with a lot of exciting opportunities ahead. The YMCA is focused on strengthening communities through healthy living, youth development and social responsibility. Our focus on healthy living is carried out through our network of fitness centers. Our focus on youth development is carried out through our before and after care programs (school age children), early learning centers (preschool children), summer camps and at-risk youth programs. Our focus on social responsibility is primarily carried out through our 2 million+ meals a year food program serving at-risk and food insecure children across the Mid-South. The YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-south currently has the largest YMCA food program in the United States. Through it and our other programs, we are making an impact on our community and are seeking a Grant Accountant to join our team. 

The Grant Accountant position will work closely with other members of the accounting department and program managers with a focus on recording, budgeting, reporting, compliance, and various analysis functions for the organization awarded grants. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Works closely with Nutrition Services team on ensuring compliance with USDA funded programs.
• Perform grant related post award functions, including budget and expense analysis, periodic invoicing, reporting, reconciliations, and grant closeout function requirements.
• Ensure compliance of grants and contributions with standard ASC – 606, internal policies/procedures and donor rules/regulations.
• Understand specific grant requirements, ensure compliance with contract conditions and assurances, ensure reporting requirements are met.
• Review invoices and provide account codes, when appropriate for proper accounting.
• Prepare and submit monthly reimbursement requests.
• Maintain spreadsheets to track revenue and expenses by grant.  
• Maintain an efficient electronic and paper filing system for financial records.
• Assist with annual audits.
• Assist with month-end close activities/prepare monthly journal entries.
• Provide supervision and support for Grant Coordinator
• Perform other duties/projects as assigned.

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Bachelors degree in accounting required or equivalent.
• 5 plus years of progressive finance/accounting experience
• Grant accounting experience a plus
• Knowledge of general ledger and accounting functions preferred.
• Experience in data entry with working knowledge of spreadsheets and word processing.
• Strong customer service and relationship building skills.
• Excellent problem solving skills.

WORK SCHEDULE:

The schedule for this full-time position is generally Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, though overtime, evenings, and weekend work may be required depending on the business need.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.

The YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South aims to provide quality and safe youth programs for all. We are committed to making a continuous effort to prevent the abuse of children: verbally, physically, emotionally and sexually. All allegations or suspicions of child abuse are taken seriously and will be reported to the State for investigation with full cooperation from the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South.