Avenue360 Health and Wellness

Overview:

Grant Accountant supports the Grants Manager in maintaining accurate financial records, billing funders, and ensuring compliance with all grant and contract requirements. This position assists with preparing invoices and financial reports, monitoring grant budgets, reconciling transactions, and supporting audits.

 Duties and Responsibilities:

• Record, classify, and reconcile all grant-related financial transactions in the accounting system.
• Maintain accurate ledgers and supporting documentation for each award.
• Ensure all expenses are properly coded to the correct funding sources and cost centers.
•  Prepare and submit timely invoices and reimbursement requests to funders based on grant agreements and reporting schedules.
• Verify and compile documentation for all billed costs to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Track accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding payments.
• Record and reconcile grant revenue and deferred revenue adjustments.
• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for funders and management.
• Monitor budget-to-actual performance and report variances to the Grants Manager.
• Support preparation of financial statements, internal summaries, and grant expenditure reports.
• Assist in preparing grant budgets, modifications, and spending projections.
• Track spending patterns and ensure timely utilization of grant funds.
• Provide financial information for new grant proposals and renewals.
• Ensure adherence to funder requirements, organizational policies, and applicable regulations (e.g., Uniform Guidance for federal awards).
• Maintain organized electronic and physical files for all grant-related documents.
• Support the Grants Manager in monitoring allowable costs and financial compliance.
• Prepare schedules, reports, and supporting documentation for annual audits and funder reviews.
• Prepare Federal Financial Report (FFR), Annual Progress Report, and other fiscal reporting documents requested by our funders.
• Work closely with the Grants Manager, EVP of Finance, and program teams to ensure consistent and compliant grant accounting practices.

Education, Licensure/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting required. Master’s degree in accounting or business administration is highly preferred.

Experience, Skills/Abilities Related Requirements: 

Must have knowledge of generally accepted budgeting, accounting and auditing principles, computerized accounting reports, standards and procedures; accounting and fiscal systems, policies, procedures; record-keeping techniques; technical aspects of budgeting; and familiarity with basic computer systems and the ability to utilize various software efficiently. Must be able to perform technical accounting work involved in the audit of financial and statistical records, analyze and resolve problems and draw accurate conclusions, maintain records—prepare clear and concise financial and accounting analysis reports, work independently with little direction, analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action, meet schedules and timelines, plan and organize work, work confidentially with discretion, and communicate effectively both orally and in writing. A strong foundation in fund accounting is required.

Continuing Education and Training Requirements:

Participate in trainings required by the agency, funding source(s), and/or as required by licensure if applicable.

JOB CODE: Req 1735