Grants Accountant (On-Site)

Greater Family Health is a multi-site federally qualified health center providing comprehensive medical, dental and behavioral health services within the Chicagoland area. Our mission is to provide quality, affordable health care for all including those without the ability to pay. We currently have health centers in DeKalb, Elgin, Franklin Park, Hanover Park, McHenry, Palatine, Streamwood, Sycamore, and Wheeling. We are financially and programmatically stable and are continuing to grow. We are Joint Commission Accredited and are PCMH Certified. For more information, I encourage to visit our website, http://www.greaterfamilyhealth.org

This is a great job opportunity for a Grants Accountant who is either experienced or is looking to get into the accounting field. In this position, you’ll be able to contribute to your community and make an impact in a patient’s life. If this is you, keep on reading?

Your Goal:

This position is responsible for the grant accounting and support of financial operations of Greater Family Health.

How You'll Help Patients:

• Timely and accurate entry of grant financial data into all the modules of the accounting system
• Record grant revenues and expenses in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Greater Family Health Policies and Procedures
• Ensures compliance with all federal cost principals for grant related expenses
• Ensures compliance with federal procurement standards
• Ensures grant funded equipment is properly numbered, labeled and inventoried
• Maintains schedule of due dates for all reports
• Generates timely and accurate grant/program reports as required by the funder
• Generates timely and accurate grant vouchers/invoices as required by the funder
• Coordinate the completion of cash drawdowns from the Federal Payment Management System
• Assists in the preparation of accurate Uniform Data System (UDS) report, Federal Financial Report (FFR), and other regulatory reports as necessary

Perks Just For You:

• Paid Training
• 401(K)
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Paid-Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Holidays)

What You'll Need:

• A bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
• Prior grant accounting experience highly preferred.
• Excellent writing skills and communication skills.
• Knowledge of accounting and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Working knowledge of PC-based and automated accounting systems and electronic spreadsheets.

The salary for this role is between $62,700-$75,000+ and potentially more based on education/years of experience.

ADP-3.8.2024