Grants Accountant

Salary: $50,000-$60,000

FLSA Status: Full-time, Exempt

Reporting Location: Austin Kodosky Service Center - Austin, TX (Hybrid: Remote & In-person)

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Is this you?

A team player who can make every day a great day for the internal customers they serve. Motivated to get the job done at every turn and able to motivate fellow employees. If this is you, then we want you on our team. We are looking for the right person who can take our grant accounting to the next level by looking for ways to increase efficiency in our grant reporting processes while maintaining superior customer service to departments served.

Position Summary

Primary responsibilities include grant and council invoicing, grant spend-down management and financial reporting, development and maintenance of grant expenditure spreadsheets, timely and accurate processing of cash receipts, working with Fund Development in reconciliation of revenue, maintenance of various accounts receivable schedules, and processing and reconciliations of various journal entries in preparation for month/year end close. Perform all work within established guidelines of Council policy, IRS guidelines and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Position Responsibilities

• Use independent judgement to manage grant funding by allocating grant expenses amongst programs in order to maximize grant funding.
• Use independent judgement to analyze grant documents to ensure compliance with external grant requirements.
• Conduct complex financial analysis of grant spending trends and present results to Fund Development, Customized Programs, and Programs teams.
• Manage internal processes to track grant expenditures to ensure compliance with funder requirements.
• Analyze internal processes related to grant receivables and expenditures to identify areas of improvement and amend internal processes when needed.
• Prepare grant accounting entries and reconciliations by compiling and analyzing general ledger account information.
• Develop and maintain grant expenditure spreadsheets to accurately track grant expenses.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual grant invoices, reimbursement requests, and/or financial reports for analysis in grant application process.
• Prepare revenue and expense statements for use in closing external grants.
• Responsible for accurate depositing, coding, and entering of all council revenues in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with Fund Development staff to perform monthly revenue reconciliation between Abila MIP and Raisers Edge to ensure accuracy in reporting of all council public support.
• Accurately maintain various accounts receivables schedules.
• Perform various general ledger account reconciliations and journal entries related to cash receipts and accounts receivable.
• Use independent judgment to reconcile external grant funding and prepare necessary forms, schedules and other documents for month-end/year-end close and annual audit in conjunction with CFO, Senior Accounting Manager, and Financial Analyst.
• Process all manual credit card transactions.
• Prepare council invoices for all departments.
• Perform cross-training functions as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Consistently present Girl Scouts of Central Texas in a positive manner and adheres to established guidelines and procedures.
• Support the council in annual giving and/or United Way to help to achieve desired 100% participation.

Position Requirements

• Degree in Accounting or 4 - 6 years of practical experience as an accountant, knowledge of accounting theory, concepts and practices applicable to FASB & GAAP accounting requirements/ standards.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills for monitoring accounting records and resolving accounting problems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills.
• Demonstrate good customer service, time management, organizational skills, and consistency in productive work habits.
• Computer literate with ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheet, and other specialized software.
• MIP experience preferred.
• Able to establish work priorities.
• Knowledge of Girl Scout policies and processes is helpful.
• Ability to make a commitment to the philosophy of Girl Scouts, both nationally and locally.
• Membership in GSUSA.

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid life insurance
• Paid long term disability
• 403(b) matching
• Generous paid time off
• Paid Holidays (including a winter break)
• Paid parental leave