Grant Accountant II

The Position:

Legal Services NYC (LSNYC) seeks a full-time Grant Accountant II located at the LSNYC Central Office in Manhattan. The Grant Accountant II will report directly to the Director of Grant Accounting. The successful candidate will be responsible for pre- and post-award grant accounting including, but not limited to, contract reconciliation, submission of financial reports and vouchers, financial monitoring and analysis, support for Single Audit Act audit, ensuring financial compliance with funding source regulations, and maintenance of financial records in LSNYC’s accounting software and databases.

Responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for grant and contract accounting, including preparing grant/contract reconciliation of actuals to budget and grant/contract closeouts;
• Preparing financial reports to government or private funders and ensuring the timely submissions of all vouchers and related compliance reports;
• Run financial reports to obtain data needed to reconcile contracts and prepare and submit vouchers;
• Preparing journal entries in accounting software for grant/contracts vouchers;
• Coordinating contract and grant funding status through LSNYC contract management personnel;
• Working with the Director of Grant Accounting and Budget Managers, Grant Accountants assist where needed by providing information for the development of budgets and budget modifications for each office on both LSNYC-wide contracts and Borough-specific contracts;
• Assist where needed in filling out contract/grant documents for Borough contract proposals;
• For case-based contracts/grants, follow up with the Grants Management staff in Operations/LSU to ascertain caseload data for vouchering purposes;
• Grant Accountants (in coordination with the Grant Accounting Director) will communicate with field offices to respond to inquiries relating to incurred costs vis-à-vis award budgets;
• Work closely with the General Accounting, to review funded salary allocation As a member of the Grant Accounting team, coordinate with LSNYC contract personnel to review potential cross-funding opportunities where appropriate;
• Provide support as needed to the Finance Department regarding meetings with auditors and audits;
• Provide assistance to Grant Accountant I as needed;
• Ensure consistent application of GAAP accounting standards, as directed by Finance Department management, regarding revenue recognition and LSNYC’s financial policies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, preferably in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum eight (8) years of grant accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit context.
• Proven and extensive knowledge of federal cost principles, and other applicable rules and regulations including the Office of Management and Budget Uniform Guidance CFR Part 200 and Single Audit Act.
• Ability to meet and prioritize multiple deadlines and work as part of a team in a fast- paced, high-pressure environment.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and Abila MIP accounting software.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Salary Range:

Based on years of experience pursuant to a Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• 0-10 years: $67,763 - $91,372
• 11-20 years: $93,418 - $113,014
• 21+ years: $114,709 - $133,594

The position is full-time from the date of hire and also includes excellent benefits.

LSNYC is an equal opportunity employer. People of color; women; people with disabilities; people over age 40; and gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people are welcome and encouraged to apply.

We permit all employees whose job functions allow it to work remotely up to fifty percent of each pay period.