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About the Role

About the RoleAbout the Role

The Grant Accountant will manage and monitor the financial aspects of all grants with a primary focus on timely and accurate grant invoicing and financial reporting. Operating within the Finance Department, this role reports directly to the Controller. The position provides the right candidate an excellent opportunity to learn and grow as our internal finance functions continue to develop over time.

The Grant Accountant will manage and monitor the financial aspects of all grants with a primary focus on timely and accurate grant invoicing and financial reporting. Operating within the Finance Department, this role reports directly to the Controller. The position provides the right candidate an excellent opportunity to learn and grow as our internal finance functions continue to develop over time.

What You’ll Do

What You’ll DoWhat You’ll Do

(75% ) Invoicing, General Ledger Reconciliation, and Receivables

(75% ) Invoicing, General Ledger Reconciliation, and Receivables(75% ) Invoicing, General Ledger Reconciliation, and Receivables

• Track grant revenues and expenditures in the general ledger; ensure proper coding

Track grant revenues and expenditures in the general ledger; ensure proper coding

Track grant revenues and expenditures in the general ledger; ensure proper coding

• Monitor expenditures for compliance with grant agreements and eligibility requirements

Monitor expenditures for compliance with grant agreements and eligibility requirements

Monitor expenditures for compliance with grant agreements and eligibility requirements

• Reconcile grant-related accounts, identifying discrepancies and making necessary adjustments to maintain accurate financial records

Reconcile grant-related accounts, identifying discrepancies and making necessary adjustments to maintain accurate financial records

Reconcile grant-related accounts, identifying discrepancies and making necessary adjustments to maintain accurate financial records

• Create and submit invoices for Public (Federal, State and City), Private Grants, other funding agencies with proper supporting documentation

Create and submit invoices for Public (Federal, State and City), Private Grants, other funding agencies with proper supporting documentation

Create and submit invoices for Public (Federal, State and City), Private Grants, other funding agencies with proper supporting documentation

• Ensure cost‑reimbursable grants follow approved budgets

Ensure cost‑reimbursable grants follow approved budgets

Ensure cost‑reimbursable grants follow approved budgets

• Conduct follow up on invoices to confirm compliance requirements and accelerate cash collections

Conduct follow up on invoices to confirm compliance requirements and accelerate cash collections

Conduct follow up on invoices to confirm compliance requirements and accelerate cash collections

• Review accounts receivable aging reports regularly with the Controller

Review accounts receivable aging reports regularly with the Controller

Review accounts receivable aging reports regularly with the Controller

• Coordinate closely with the Development and Communications Team to ensure all grant reporting deadlines are met

Coordinate closely with the Development and Communications Team to ensure all grant reporting deadlines are met

Coordinate closely with the Development and Communications Team to ensure all grant reporting deadlines are met

• Recommend budget modifications by establishing schedules, collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data

Recommend budget modifications by establishing schedules, collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data

Recommend budget modifications by establishing schedules, collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data

• Ensure all grant-related financial activities comply with federal, state, city and grantor guidelines and policies

Ensure all grant-related financial activities comply with federal, state, city and grantor guidelines and policies

Ensure all grant-related financial activities comply with federal, state, city and grantor guidelines and policies

• Partner with the CFO and Controller to develop and streamline financial policies to enhance grant compliance and operational efficiency

Partner with the CFO and Controller to develop and streamline financial policies to enhance grant compliance and operational efficiency

Partner with the CFO and Controller to develop and streamline financial policies to enhance grant compliance and operational efficiency

(25%) Administrative & Other

(25%) Administrative & Other(25%) Administrative & Other

• Ensure grant revenue is properly reconciled in coordination with monthly accounting close processes.

Ensure grant revenue is properly reconciled in coordination with monthly accounting close processes.

Ensure grant revenue is properly reconciled in coordination with monthly accounting close processes.

• Assist with grant budget development and pre‑award financial reviews

Assist with grant budget development and pre‑award financial reviews

Assist with grant budget development and pre‑award financial reviews

• Develop, coordinate, and provide financial analysis to the Development and Public Partnerships teams for the annual budget and forecasting processes.

Develop, coordinate, and provide financial analysis to the Development and Public Partnerships teams for the annual budget and forecasting processes.

Develop, coordinate, and provide financial analysis to the Development and Public Partnerships teams for the annual budget and forecasting processes.

• Maintain centralized documentation of grant activities for audit purposes (including items such as time certifications and programmatic reporting).

Maintain centralized documentation of grant activities for audit purposes (including items such as time certifications and programmatic reporting).

Maintain centralized documentation of grant activities for audit purposes (including items such as time certifications and programmatic reporting).

• Preparing Monthly and Quarterly Financial Reports for management review

Preparing Monthly and Quarterly Financial Reports for management review

Preparing Monthly and Quarterly Financial Reports for management review

• Compile clear, comprehensive documentation to support organizational and funder audits

Compile clear, comprehensive documentation to support organizational and funder audits

Compile clear, comprehensive documentation to support organizational and funder audits

• Handle other duties as assigned based on evolving organizational needs

Handle other duties as assigned based on evolving organizational needs

Handle other duties as assigned based on evolving organizational needs

What You’ll Bring

What You’ll BringWhat You’ll Bring

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Grant Accountant to join our Finance Team. The ideal candidate possesses solid expertise in financial management, grant administration, and compliance monitoring, alongside a thorough understanding of the specific requirements and conditions tied to grant funding.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Grant Accountant to join our Finance Team. The ideal candidate possesses solid expertise in financial management, grant administration, and compliance monitoring, alongside a thorough understanding of the specific requirements and conditions tied to grant funding.

Core Competencies & Strengths:

Core Competencies & Strengths:Core Competencies & Strengths:

• Must have a strong foundation in accounting principles, including GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), budgeting, and financial reporting

Must have a strong foundation in accounting principles, including GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), budgeting, and financial reporting

Must have a strong foundation in accounting principles, including GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), budgeting, and financial reporting

• Proven ability to apply accounting knowledge to grant-specific circumstances

Proven ability to apply accounting knowledge to grant-specific circumstances

Proven ability to apply accounting knowledge to grant-specific circumstances

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with a diverse group of individuals

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with a diverse group of individuals

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with a diverse group of individuals

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in processing payments, accounting, reporting, and writing

Strong attention to detail and accuracy in processing payments, accounting, reporting, and writing

Strong attention to detail and accuracy in processing payments, accounting, reporting, and writing

• Self-starter mindset with proven analytical, organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills

Self-starter mindset with proven analytical, organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills

Self-starter mindset with proven analytical, organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills

• Must have a level of independent curiosity to advocate for effective and seamless financial processes

Must have a level of independent curiosity to advocate for effective and seamless financial processes

Must have a level of independent curiosity to advocate for effective and seamless financial processes

• Ability to conceive new approaches and streamline processes without constant direct supervision

Ability to conceive new approaches and streamline processes without constant direct supervision

Ability to conceive new approaches and streamline processes without constant direct supervision

• Absolute discretion concerning sensitive issues and confidential matters.

Absolute discretion concerning sensitive issues and confidential matters.

Absolute discretion concerning sensitive issues and confidential matters.

• Proficient experience with various software applications including MS Office and Google Suite.

Proficient experience with various software applications including MS Office and Google Suite.

Proficient experience with various software applications including MS Office and Google Suite.

• Flexibility, patience, and a positive attitude when meeting unexpected project demands

Flexibility, patience, and a positive attitude when meeting unexpected project demands

Flexibility, patience, and a positive attitude when meeting unexpected project demands

Required Qualifications

Required QualificationsRequired Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred)

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred)

EducationEducation: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred)

• Experience Level: Minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional accounting experience

Experience Level: Minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional accounting experience

Experience LevelExperience Level: Minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional accounting experience

• Industry Experience: Direct prior experience working within a non-profit environment

Industry Experience: Direct prior experience working within a non-profit environment

Industry ExperienceIndustry Experience: Direct prior experience working within a non-profit environment

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGPRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

Pre-employment screening is required for this position, including but not limited to background & criminal history checks by regulating agencies - as needed per placement.

Pre-employment screening is required for this position, including but not limited to background & criminal history checks by regulating agencies - as needed per placement.

WE ARE AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

WE ARE AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERWE ARE AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Please note: In accordance with organizational policy, LEAP does not sponsor individuals on O-1 visas.

Please note: In accordance with organizational policy, LEAP does not sponsor individuals on O-1 visas.Please note: In accordance with organizational policy, LEAP does not sponsor individuals on O-1 visas.

DIRECT HIRE ONLY - NO RECRUITERS

DIRECT HIRE ONLY - NO RECRUITERSDIRECT HIRE ONLY - NO RECRUITERS