PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:

The Grants Accountant is a part of the Finance team. The Grants Accountant will work closely with the Grants team to assure all monthly billing is submitted. This position will prepare monthly invoices, data entry, allocation of funds, manage release and booking of private grants. The Grants Accountant prepares financial reports for public and private grants and contracts. Prepares journal entries, ledger account reconciliations for private funds. This position will meet regularly with the development team to assure incoming private funds are processed and documented in Finance. The Grants Accountant will perform work to ensure compliance with Larkin Street Youth Service policies, generally accepted accounting principles, and internal control guidelines. This position will work both independently and as part of the team, with outside vendors, subcontractors, public agencies, and internal staff form various departments in order to complete his/her responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Monitor, release and track public and private grant spending
• Preparation of invoices and reports for public funding agencies and private foundation grants.
• Preparation of financial statements for internal programs and departments
• Journal entries and reconciliation of private funding
• Analyze monthly spending per contract
• Assist with preparation and disbursement of monthly internal Budget vs Actual reports

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in preparation and updates of budgets and reports for funding agencies
• Assist during Audits as needed
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelors in related field (finance, accounting, business) or related experience.

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE:

• 1-3 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Understanding of nonprofit accounting and experience with public and private funding contracts
• Nonprofit experience with MIP accounting software a plus, but not required.
• Knowledge of GAAP and FASB

PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability
• Vacation time: Starting at 3 weeks, increasing to 5 weeks by year five
• Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sabbatical after 5 and 10 years of service
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
• Open to a REMOTE location

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Larkin Street Youth Services is an equal opportunity employer. Larkin Street Youth Service seeks qualified candidates with interest in the non-profit sector. We are committed to embracing diversity and consider all applicants for all positions without regard to color, ethnic background, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, HIV/AIDS status, veteran status, or any other legally protected class. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply for any open position in which they feel qualified. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know Recruiting@larkinstreetyouth.org.