Grant Accountant

• Develop a thorough understanding of all grants related to the buildings, including allowable activities, expenditures, and compliance requirements.
• Accurately maintain financial records for all grants, ensuring proper tracking of restricted and unrestricted funds.
• Prepare and submit supporting documentation for monthly or quarterly cost reimbursement and fixed-price invoices for various government and non-profit contracts in a timely manner.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of grant-related accounts to ensure correct fund allocation and compliance with grant terms. Work closely with program staff to align program costs with grant restrictions and approved expenses.
• Accurately track and reconcile grant receivables, monitor outstanding payments, and resolve any discrepancies with funders.
• Record and reconcile pass-through funding to Catholic Community Services.
• Assist in preparing the SEFA (Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards) and other governmental schedules required for the agency's audit.
• Support the development of annual program budgets.

• Monitor accounting records and supporting documentation, identifying and resolving inconsistencies by regularly reviewing data entered into the property management and accounts payable workflow software.
• Collaborate with property managers to ensure all activities within the property management software are closed monthly in preparation for financial reporting.
• Review building-related expenses-including utilities, repairs, maintenance, and payroll-to verify accuracy and completeness.
• Generate monthly financial statements, conduct a preliminary review comparing actual results to the budget, and investigate variances.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end schedules and reconciliations for key balance sheet accounts, including cash, reserves, intercompany transactions, accounts receivable, and debt.
• Provide financial guidance and accounting support to property managers, helping them interpret financial statements.
• Oversee project accounting for both new and ongoing construction projects, working closely with the Asset Management and Real Estate Development teams.
• Assist in preparing annual budgets for the properties.

• Ensure compliance with organizational accounting policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Maintain strong internal controls over grant and property-related financial transactions.
• Continuously assess grant and property management processes and recommend improvements as needed.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing reconciliation reports and relevant documentation, maintaining comprehensive records to facilitate audits and compliance reviews.
• Reconcile and prepare schedules and reports required for federal, state, and private grant funders to ensure compliance with audit standards.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field highly preferred.
• 3+ years of nonprofit grant accounting experience
• Experience managing and reporting on grants (federal, state, local, and private).
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200).
• Proficiency with accounting software.
• Experience working in a multi-entity organization is highly desirable.
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling and pivot tables.
• Strong ability to communicate complex financial information to diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Experience with MRI Accounting software.
• Experience with AvidXchange.
• Familiarity with affordable housing and HUD-subsidized housing programs.
• Experience using Boston Post Property Management software.

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