Grants Accountant - Sage Intacct - JN-042026-7005688

Well-known nonprofit based in Manhattan
Is looking for an experienced Grants Accountant with NYC/NYS grants experience.

About Our Client

Well-known nonprofit based in Manhattan. This role is 3 days per week in office with 2 from home, and offers an individual with NYC & NYS grant billing experience a chance to work on a collaborative team at a mission-driven nonprofit organization.

Job Description

This role will involve:

Grant Accounting/Billing: 80% - 90%

Prepare financial reports and invoices for all grants to ensure timely and accurate submission to government funders and private foundations.
Ensure financial compliance with government and private foundation funding requirements.
Prepare journal entries and allocations as needed.
Respond to funder-related inquiries from key stakeholders at Met Council and various agencies.
Assist in the preparation of funder desk audits.
Maintain accurate and updated financial records and files.

Special Projects: 10% - 20%

Assist the Director of Budgets and Grants Management in the preparation of special financial reports and projections as needed.
Maintain database of administrative contracts. This includes running queries, reports, and inputting data.
Additional responsibilities as assigned

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will have:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business (required).
At least 2-3 years of grant accounting experience required; familiarity with Private Foundations, New York City and New York State funder requirements (DFTA, DYCD, OTDA, etc) (required).
Familiarity with PASSPort, HHS Accelerator, Grants Gateway (preferred).
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, IF functions) (required).
Must possess critical thinking skills; must be able to understand the impact of budgets and contracts throughout the agency.
Familiarity with OMB Uniform Guidance (preferred)