Senior Accountant - Finance
senior accountant finance
The Senior Accountant facilitates and administers an efficient and effective process of billing and collection of executed grants contracts and cash receipts.
FLSA Status : Non-exempt, hourly
Reports To : Senior Grants Manager
essential duties
Grants and Contracts Administration
1. Review grant contracts, awards and policies to identify fiscal requirements and allowable costs for compliance and grant billing requirements and other deliverables.
2. Set up new grants when received; generate an ID, enter budget information into the financial system and update the invoicing and reporting trackers.
3. Ensure timely billing to grantors for services rendered as allowed in the contract.
4. Track aging of receivables and follow up as necessary for timely payments.
5. Copy receipts and provide documentation required by the grantor.
6. Assist the Grants Division with financial information, requests from Auditors based on site visits, and track budget performance.
7. Assist the Grants Division with grant application budgets.
8. Inform management of any audited findings overdue invoices and budget concerns.
9. Provide advice and problem-solving support to Directors and Managers of Program to meet grant requirements.
10. Update and present quarterly financial reports to Directors and Managers of Program.
11. Meet quarterly with Directors and Managers of Program to project effort allocations.
12. Prepare financial reports per grantor requirements.
13. Maintain grant billing documentation in an organized and searchable manner.
14. Submit monthly Foster Care Services billing on the SSPS Provider Portal through the Secure Access Washington (SAW) website.
15. Support the Finance Department in annual audit and site visits.
16. Assist with preparation of annual operating budget.
Cash Receipts Tasks
1. Process mail and cash receipts, code checks and cash for input into accounting software.
2. Prepare weekly deposit worksheet, including EFT and credit card receipts and enter them into the accounting software.
3. Reconcile cash receipts with Raiser’s Edge Development Division reports and Youth and Family Services’ Credible system posting.
4. Identify, communicate and track restricted donations and maintain release from restriction spreadsheet monthly.
job requirements
a. Education and Experience
1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
2. Minimum of 6 years of experience in accounting.
3. Non-profit experience preferred.
4. Demonstrated working knowledge of MS365 Power Platform
b. Additional Requirements
1. Must satisfactorily pass criminal history check.
2. Must satisfactorily pass tuberculosis (TB) test.
3. Must have reliable transportation and a valid Washington State driver's license (or be able to obtain one by date of employment).
4. Employees and volunteers who operate their own or Friends of Youth vehicles on Friends of Youth business, must have a safe driving record as defined by Friends of Youth.
5. Employees and volunteers who operate their own vehicle(s) on Friends of Youth business must carry auto liability insurance that complies with the requirements of Friends of Youth.
6. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required. There are no exemptions.
We offer :
- 15 vacation days per year with annual accrual interests, paid sick leave, 11 paid holidays, 2 personal days and 2 social justice leave days per year (pro-rated for part-time employees)
- Medical, dental and vision coverage; 24 / 7 access to telehealth
- 403(b) retirement plan and matching
- Long-term disability insurance and life insurance
- Professional development opportunities are available 24 / 7 on our online learning platform
- All employees and their immediate family members can receive free counseling and mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program
Friends of Youth is committed to equity and creating a diverse and inclusive work environment as an equal opportunity employer.
We welcome, honor, and celebrate our clients, colleagues, and communities’ diverse identities and cultures. For more information, email [email protected] .
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