Grant Accountant

Position Summary

Urban Alliance seeks a dedicated, detail-oriented team player with 2-4 years of experience in accounting. The Grant Accountant will be responsible for the post-award administration of grant funds and related accounting duties. Working closely with the program staff, development staff, and finance team, the Grant Accountant focuses on grant budget preparation, actual vs. budget reporting, reviewing, and monitoring of grants and transactions for compliance with funder requirements, billing and collections, journal entries, and financial grant reporting. This position reports to the Controller. Our ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be passionate about the mission, vision, and values of Urban Alliance.

ABOUT URBAN ALLIANCE

Urban Alliance is a national nonprofit that connects high school students to equitable, inclusive careers through paid work experiences, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to help them achieve their full potential. We are nationally recognized for having 25 years of unique and valuable experience creating successful and supportive internship experiences for young adults with large and small employers across several industries in our regions--the Greater Washington, DC area, Baltimore, Chicago, and Detroit. Our programs are bridging the gap between education and the workforce by opening the doors for high school students to receive essential skills training, access career-readiness opportunities, digital literacy training, individualized mentoring, and ongoing post-high school planning support.

Responsibilities

• Assist in financial compliance reporting, and assemble all necessary report-related materials, including financial reports, organizational documents, etc. for submission to funders.
• Work with program and finance staff to monitor and ensure compliance with grant terms and conditions; manage, track and report on expenditures; and recommend grant modifications.
• Administer salary and benefits allocations, effort reporting, invoice preparation, assist in payment processing, grant projections, and account/month-end closing.
• Monitor funder financial reporting requirements and manage a reporting schedule for all grants and contracts. Ensure all required grant financial reports are prepared accurately and submitted on time. Identify grants financial management issues requiring attention.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including preparation of journal entries, P&L review, and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Support the monitoring of grant sub-awards and Subrecipient agreements.
• Assist in preparing audit schedules and work closely with the finance team and auditors to ensure the completion of a timely audit.
• Align and reconcile grant revenue data between the ERP and CRM systems.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education and Experience

• A minimum of 2-4 years of related experience that can come from public accounting and/or non-profit industry
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to convey complex information in a clear manner to a diverse audience
• Multiple donor type (federal, foundation, corporate, etc.) accounting management experience preferred
• Strong critical thinking, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to pay close and accurate attention to detail, work under pressure, and respond to deadlines without sacrificing quality
• Self-motivated and committed to personal and organizational excellence
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, Macros); Sage Intacct experience preferred but not required
• Experience with the Salesforce platform is a plus
• Familiarity with accounting and grant management software and CRM databases

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Urban Alliance is a racial and social justice organization committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Urban Alliance is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Applicants from all underrepresented groups, including people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and DACA recipients are encouraged to apply.

Compensation and Benefit Package:

At Urban Alliance one of our core values is taking care of each other, and this includes offering competitive benefits, paid time off, and options for remote work.

The total compensation package for this position is between $70,000 – $80,000 based on experience. In addition to having paid time off between December 25th and January 1st, we provide 18 days of paid time off plus 10 paid federal holidays, as well as birthday and diversity paid holidays. Additional days are provided to staff after three years. Depending on the calendar, additional paid closure days and early closure days are established each year. Our benefits include a comprehensive health plan with 90% individual healthcare coverage for employees, 403(B) retirement plans with a 3% match, whole life insurance and pre-tax commuter benefits. In addition, this position is hybrid and located out of our Greater DC Office. Staff members are expected to work 2-3 days a week in the office. Work hours are 40 hours per week and determined based on program needs to allow for both flexibility and work-life balance.