Pheasants Forever AND Quail Forever

                                                                                    The Habitat Organization

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

 GRANT ACCOUNTING

 SUPERVISOR

Location: Remote work opportunity with preference given to candidates in the Minneapolis/St Paul area.

Application Deadline: April 7, 2024

SUMMARY

The Grant Accounting Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the grant accounting functions for the organization.   The position will lead the grant accounting staff and ensure applicable accounting and grant standards are applied to the financial oversight of the Organization’s government and foundation grants and contracts.   These activities support the Organization’s mission by providing partnership support of government funded projects, which currently exceed $60million annually.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Provide direct supervision and training of grant accounting staff.
• Provide direction to staff on daily grant accounting workflow and department priorities.
• Ensure compliance with government reporting and contract provisions as well as the Organization’s accounting policies and procedures.
• Assist with the maintenance and enhancement of the Organization’s accounting software package to meet reporting needs.
• Assist with identifying and implementing training for the grant accounting staff.
• Assist with month end closing, account reconciliations and preparation of monthly financial statements and departmental financial reports.
• Assist with the preparation of documents for the annual Federal Single and Financial Statement audits. 
• Provide direct financial administration of agreements as needed.
• Assist with annual budgeting of grant-related revenue and expenses.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Four-year degree in Accounting.  OR, three years of direct governmental grant administration experience.
• Previous direct supervision or leadership experience preferred.
• Experience working in a non-profit organization.
• Minimum three years experience working with government grant accounting.
• Working knowledge of government grant standards, including 2 CFR 200.

• Demonstrated ability in providing a high level of internal and external customer service.
• Previous experience compiling a Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards preferred.

CONFIDENTIALITY REQUIREMENTS:  

• This position requires the individual to have access to confidential records and information.  To successfully perform this position, confidentiality of the information with which the individual has contact must be maintained.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work from a home office
• Overnight travel for conferences, national team and other staff meetings, Pheasant Fest, trade shows and other partner events ~ 5% travel annually

EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS USED 

• Tools and equipment listed are some of the typical tools and equipment; other equipment/software may be used as needed:  
  • Laptop computer – proficient in Excel
  • Microsoft Dynamics – Great Plains
  • Sharepoint 

SALARY

$69,000 - $89,000; dependent on qualifications and experience. Benefits include Student Loan Assistance up to $200/monthly, 13 paid holidays, accrual of 3 weeks PTO in first year. For a complete list of benefits visit our website at www.pheasantsforever.org/jobs 

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

Please combine your cover letter explaining why you would be a good fit for t