Staff Accountant

Join our client, a mission-driven non-profit in West Central Florida, to support the Director of Finance and various departments, with a primary focus on grant-related tasks. We are seeking candidates who bring a positive attitude to the team, contributing to their great work environment!
This role is Hybrid 1x per week.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Under direction of Controller/Director of Finance, individual will effectively recommend and maintain accounting practices to ensure accurate and reliable data necessary for business operations
• Maintain a system of financial accounting, reporting, and record keeping in accordance to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) for all grant and designated funding

GRANTS:

• Leads the development and implementation of a grants fiscal management to include tracking and reporting on budget vs. actual results on a per grant basis.
• Assists Development, Programs and Operations teams leadership with pre-award budget development and performs post-award budget revision reporting for grants
• Ensures budgetary control and post-award compliance with federal, state, local, and funder regulations.
• Oversees invoicing and reconciliation processes related to drawdowns from funding agencies.
• Monitors grant activity to identify and address cost overruns, cost sharing, and unallowable administrative expenses.
• Reconciles and prepares monthly and quarterly financial grant reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting procedures
• Prepares and maintains reimbursement expenditure reports for grants and reconciles monthly grant reports to funds received
• Maintains monthly performance and accountability for current and pending federal, state, local, foundation, and private grants
• Attends monthly review meetings with the Finance and Development Teams
• Assists with Grant Monitoring and Grant Audits

GENERAL FINANCE:

• Collaborate with internal staff and external stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely financial and accounting information and provide support as needed.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of internal control requirements and ensure adherence to organizational standards and protocols.
• Demonstrate the ability to take on new tasks and responsibilities as business priorities and requirements evolve.
• Follow all company safety, personnel, and operational policies to maintain a compliant and safe work environment.
• Maintain punctuality and adhere to work schedules to ensure the department operates effectively and efficiently.
• Contribute positively to team dynamics by fostering a productive, cooperative, and collaborative work environment.
• Prepare and deliver ad hoc reports and analyses to management and other internal stakeholders, ensuring data accuracy and actionable insights.
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting or finance, or 5 years related experience in an accounting or grants management role, or a combination of education and experience
• Commitment to understanding and supporting the organization's mission
• Ability to safeguard and maintain confidentiality of personnel information
• Exercise good judgment and discretion; strong ethical character capable of handling confidential financial information  
• May be required to adjust work schedule to meet deadlines
• Experience using Microsoft Office or comparable application suite and accounting applications
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to understand and organize detailed information, strategize best use of funding, and possess a high level of attention to detail with the ability to solve problems and show initiative
• Ability to handle multiple projects while adhering to deadlines
• Work closely with management to keep projects and tasks moving forward