Grant and Operational Controls Accountant/Analyst

Job description

Habitat for Humanity of Omaha is acrtively seeking a Grant and Operational Controls Accountant/Analyst. At Habitat Omaha, we have a clear vision to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay, and to do their best work. Our vision is to see a world where everyone has a safe, affordable place to live, and we know our company runs on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees. Our dedication to promoting diversity, multiculturalism and inclusion is clearly reflected in the work that we do externally in the community, as well as internally with our employment practices.

The Grant and Operational Controls Accountant/Analyst is a full time position at Habitat For Humanity and is responsible for the operations of post-award grant administration and related accounting duties. Working closely with the program offices and the finance team, the grant accountant focuses on compliance, reporting variance analysis and budgeting.

Reporting to the Controller, the Grant Accountant has responsibility for maintaining financial, accounting and grant support services to meet the needs of the organization and the donor. Responsibilities include performing accounting financial analysis, reconciliations and process control reviews.

Requirements

• Responsible for grant management and timely submission of required grant reports.
• Prepare accurate financial reports to funders as required.
• Prepare financial reports on projects for internal management. Communicate monthly financial results to the program staff, informing them the financial position of the project and award balances.
• Coordinate with Controller to perform analysis, monitoring and reconciliations.
• Completes process reviews, process designs and testing of controls.
• Process labor distribution changes, reconciliations, and grant closeout functions.
• Track and monitor match fund requirements and progress on monthly basis.
• Support annual audit as well as grant/project audits.
• Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principals' (GAAP).

Qualifications, Abilities and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration required.
• 2+ years audit and control experience required.
• 3+ years non-profit accounting experience required.
• CPA and/or CIA certifications, a plus.
• High level of ethics, integrity, transparency, and trustworthiness. Keeps commitments, maintains confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with individuals, teams and committees
• Thorough understanding of all accounting functional areas. Experience with accounting computer systems, software, and applications.
• Advanced proficiency in financial, accounting, and spreadsheet (Excel) programs, proficient in word processing (Word) programs.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY

Habitat for Humanity of Omaha (Habitat Omaha) actively recruits, employs, trains, compensates employees regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetics or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Habitat Omaha complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including workplace harassment.