Senior Grants Accountant

To be considered for this position, please upload your resume and cover letter at the link provided.

Founded in 1955, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world, with more than 120,000 members. NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies.

This position is located in Washington, DC in a hybrid capacity. You will be required to work in the Washington, DC office, at least 3 days a week. This position also offers a robust benefits package including Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, 401(k) and more.

Job Summary:

The Senior Grants Accountant is a member of the Finance and Accounting Team. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this position performs professional accounting work of a complex nature, thoroughly understands institutional, state and federal policies, procedures and restrictions. The Senior Grants Accountant ensures compliance with generally accepted accounting principles in executing, analyzing, verifying, and reporting transactions of a fiscal nature. They are knowledgeable in fund accounting and advise management regarding the effective use of resources and methods to maximize savings. They monitor records of past and present operations and may also serve as a project leader on special projects.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Pre-award, post-award and close out accounting. Performing pre-award review and approval of budgets. Maintain, monitor, and administer effort reporting system and effort reports. Post-award administration of grants, fiscal management of funds – includes chart of accounts maintenance, budget, fiscal compliance, internal and external reporting, indirect and administrative costs, invoicing, drawdowns, and collections.
• Perform indirect cost rate calculation, submission and on-going review.
• Prepares the annual Schedule of Federal Awards (SEFA).
• Maintain and provide recommendations for the policy and procedure manuals
• Perform activities essential to reconciling general ledger accounts, running and preparing financial reports. Including general accounting duties such as financial statements, reporting, journal entries, reconciliations, invoice review and approval.
• Provide a consistent positive level of customer service relating to inquiries in regards to financial transactions to management.
• Regularly meets staff (Chapters, National Office and Foundaiaton Director) regarding financial management of grants and budgets.
• Serves as contact for external auditors when audits of grants are performed.
• Serves as backup to other accountants.
• Supervises accounts payable accountant and follows up as necessary on accounts payable transactions.
• Supervises staff accountant regarding grants.
• Will perform additional duties as identified and required.

Required Education, Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree with concentration in accounting from accredited College or University required.
• Minimum 5 years working in an accounting department or as a financial accounting auditor.
• Demonstrate high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to meet specified due dates and timelines.
• Proficient in Microsoft excel.
• Experience in applying basic analytical skills in reviewing transactions.
• Experience with robust Financial Accounting Software with ability to learn quickly new software.
• Professional attitude

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience in trade associations.
• Auditing experience a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics and PN3.
• Understanding and/or experience in preparation of audit of federal grants (single audits).

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Working knowledge of Federal Regulation such as OMB’s Uniform Guidance and compliance supplement.
• Ability to apply analytical techniques and skills to daily work.
• Ability to operate office equipment to include calculators, personal computers and related software.
• Ability to exercise attention to detail; review and interpret items within an accounting system, communicate effectively, prepare written records and reports, work independently with little supervision.
• Must have the ability to understand and adhere to various privacy laws, procedures, and audit requirements that govern fiscal processes.
• Must be able to function with minimal direction and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong computer and analytical skills, including knowledge and proficiency using Microsoft Excel. Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics and PN3 is a plus.

The Grants Accountant must possess strong professionalism, be a team player and be fully committed to the overall success of the Association.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $66,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20002