Senior Grant Accountant

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Job description

OPPORTUNITY

Green Dot is looking to grow its impact in the education reform movement by expanding its service to other regions across the country. This will extend our work as a leading national change agent, while providing an opportunity to make a difference to thousands of additional students. The Grant Accounting team plays a key role in the organization. Their work is critical to informing decision-making, facilitating oversight and compliance, and training school-based staff.

The Senior Grant Accountant will report to the Grant Accounting Manager. They will be the expert in charter school grants, will be responsible for preparing financial reports for grants, and will ensure that grant funding is fully spent within the restrictions set by the grantor. They will have a thorough knowledge of GAAP for nonprofit organizations and will train and advise school sites on financial accounting matters. The Senior Grant Accountant will develop improved tools, processes, and approaches to ensure that work is done in the most effective and efficient manner.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide fiscal oversight and guidance in grant requirements (ex. Title I, Title II, Title III, Title IV, Special Education, complex private grants, etc.)
• Gain a thorough working knowledge of all restricted support arrangements, including local, state, and federal grants, to ensure that all reporting requirements and other terms of the award agreements are met
• Support the Grant Manager in responding to inquiries related to the grants
• Determine classification and treatment of revenues and expenses related to the grants, and prepare journal entries to classify certain revenues and expenses as related to grants
• Coordinate and monitor compliance with the charters, federal, state, and other obligations as they relate to grants
• Coordinate and assist in development of budgets for grants. Work closely with program managers to meet the budgets
• Ensure fiscal data is submitted in a timely manner to secure funding (upfront data input, and cash reports)
• Prepare expense reports and submit reimbursement claims for grants
• Coordinate the effort certification and collection process to ensure that effort certification responsibilities are met for grants
• Assist the Grant Accounting Team in creating reports to increase efficiency
• Assist the Grant Accounting Team in audits of private, district, federal, and state grants
• Contribute to the development of a strong Finance & Accounting department that reflects operational best practices
• Other projects and other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is required
• 3 to 5 years of accounting experience
• Experience preparing journal entries
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Solid foundation and knowledge of GAAP
• Experience in education, non-profits, government, or grants management is a plus

Skills and Attributes

• Deep commitment to Green Dot's mission and the communities we serve
• High level of personal responsibility and drive towards ambitious goals
• Strong sense of integrity and ethics
• Excellent organization and prioritization
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Detail oriented, efficient, and accurate
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to build relationships with external stakeholders

Other Requirements:

• Department of Justice background check
• TB Clearance
  
  

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR THIS POSITION:

• Percent of grants spent each year
• Meet deadlines for closing the books
• Number of journal entries made after the books are closed
• Percent of checklist completed on-time each month