Sr. Grant Accountant

Expected Semimonthly Salary:

Work where your work matters. Work at CCRC.

CCRC prides itself as a workplace of choice for passionate talent, driven by our mission to cultivate child, family and community well-being. Whether the position works directly with the public or supports our programs, every position is vital to our mission's success and reputation as a leader. We are not your typical non-profit. We are 900+ people strong and growing!

General Summary  Under the direction of the Grants Management (GM) Supervisor, will be responsible for preparing financial reports and providing analysis for more complex assignments to internal and external customers, including: CFO, management staff, funders, grantors, and government agencies. Assist with daily activities and special projects of the Grants Management Department.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Within a team environment, this position will perform the following responsibilities:

• Perform variance analysis and projections of assigned contracts; challenge and understand financial information so that issues are resolved and financial results are properly recorded and presented. Present results to GM Supervisor, GM Manager, Program Staff, and other management as requested. 15%

• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual reports to funder. This includes invoices, financials statements, and other supporting documentation related to the reports that are requested; 15%

• Develop and maintain reports in AI as required to manage grants assigned; work with GM Supervisor and FP&A for grants assigned; 10%

• Assist with reviewing and approving GM staff JVs, ARBs, ARMs, and other adjusting entries. Prepare JVs, ARBs, ARMs for grants assigned. Exercise sound judgment in reviewing general ledger transactions to ensure accuracy. Monitor through grant closeout. Make corrections and give guidance should errors occur 10%

• Assist GM Supervisor in providing guidance and support to Grant Accountants through cross-departmental trainings. Assist with leading cross-functional teams. 10%

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Job Specifications

Minimum Required

• Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or a Bachelor’s degree in business with an emphasis in accounting or finance, required. 

• Experience: 6+ years’ work experience in Accounting or Finance specifically with preparation of financial statements; working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

• Professional/Technical Certifications: n/a
• Technical Requirements:
  • Strong computer skills, including intermediate knowledge of Excel and Word desired; working knowledge of all other Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, etc.) a plus. Extensive experience with computerized accounting system.

• Bilingual Required: n/a
• Travel: This position requires travel. Staff may choose any mode of transportation (driving, walking, bicycling, carpooling, etc.) to arrive to and depart from the location where attendance is required. Should a staff member choose to drive on behalf of CCRC, the staff member must become an approved driver with CCRC prior to driving on behalf of CCRC. Approved drivers driving on behalf of CCRC may choose to drive a CCRC vehicle or own vehicle and must meet requirements to be an approved driver including holding and maintaining current auto insurance, current California Driver’s License and receiving DMV clearance.
• Work Schedule: Full time, typically M-F, regular business hours
• Work environment: Office work environment; ambient temperature, noise level, indoors
• Background check required. As a grant-funded Agency supporting Children and Family Services, CCRC conducts background checks commensurate with the role to verify candidate qualifications (criminal history, employment history / experience, education, reference checks) and ensure grant compliance. Specific roles may have additional verification / clearance to the standard background check as part of the recruitment and selection process, including:
• Live Scan Clearance / DOJ Fingerprinting: For positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting (CA Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 and/or Head Start Program Performance Standards 1302.90).
• Health Clearance: For positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / c