Staff Accountant

You can make a difference, as we are seeking a Staff Accountant! The Staff Accountant is responsible for various accounting functions and management of Foundation and supporting organization grants for agency endowment, designated, donor advised, field of interest and unrestricted funds. This position prepares financial calculations, performs due diligence review for all grant awards, and maintains Foundation database records related to grant processing.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Processes weekly grant posting to the general ledger.
• Oversees maintenance of database records and files for grantees and grants processes, including status of grant recommendations for donor advised funds and ACH information updates.
• Processes non-cash gifts (e.g., publicly traded securities, closely held stock, deferred assets), and serves the main contact for the stockbroker.
• Performs quarterly agency grant and annual designated grant calculations in Excel.
• Serves as the main contact for grant processing.
• Completes due diligence process for grantees, which includes communicating with grantee agencies to obtain documentation, ensuring compliance with IRS regulations, and reviewing financial and governance documentation.
• Prepares journal entries and posts weekly gift entries to the general ledger.
• Assists Accounting Manager with informational tax returns (forms 990) and state tax returns for the Foundation and support organizations.
• Compiles data, reports, and correspondence in support of the annual financial audit according to GAAP.
• Prepares semiannual asset allocation calculations for the investment pools.
• Processes weekly cash balancing entries.
• Oversee annual designated processing for a high volume of grants, confirms gift agreements for donor intent, and reviews grant reports.
• Generates award and grant payment letters for all grants.
• Supports scheduling needs for the Finance Department.
• Manages procurement card for the Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
• Assists in the completion of audit confirmation requests related to the grants awarded.
• Participates in assigned meetings, events and training as required.

Non-Essential Duties:

• Provides backup coverage for payment approval functions.
• Provides backup for investment fund projections in Excel.
• Works with other staff to identify and implement steps to improve the grant and gift processes.
• Assists in compliance review for the National Standards related to grants.
• Assists in providing grant reporting for meetings and materials as requested.
• Performs other duties (or functions) as assigned.