Description

Grant Budgeting & Proposal Support
   Build and maintain grant budgets for new proposals and renewals, in partnership with program staff and the VP of Finance & Operations
   Track actual spending against each grant budget throughout the award period, flagging variances to program and finance leadership before they surface at reporting time
   Prepare and submit grant financial reports, invoices, and reimbursement or drawdown requests in line with each funder’s deadlines and requirements
   Track grant start/end dates, reporting deadlines, and any match or cost-share requirements across the active grant portfolio
Grant & Fund Accounting
   Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for grant financial administration across CLC’s active portfolio of federal, state, and foundation-funded grants
 
   Track restricted and unrestricted funds by grant and fund in accordance with nonprofit fund accounting standards
   Support compliance with federal grant requirements, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) cost principles, for federally funded programs
   Maintain grant files and supporting documentation sufficient to withstand funder and auditor review
   Support grant closeout processes, including final expenditure reconciliation and reporting
Compliance & Reporting
   Assist with preparation for the annual financial audit and Form 990, including grant-specific audit schedules
   Support preparation of internal financial reports for leadership, including grant burn-rate and portfolio summaries
   Help maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies, particularly around grant compliance
General Accounting Support
   Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
   Serve as backup for accounts payable processing — reviewing vendor invoices, approving payments, and completing payment runs via online banking
   Serve as backup for payroll FTE allocation and reconciliation of ACH and check deposits, currently performed by the VP of Finance & Operations
Responsibility for these functions may expand over time as the Staff Accountant builds familiarity with CLC’s grant portfolio.
Other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned, based on organizational needs and capacity.

Requirements

About You
Education & Experience
   Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)
   3+ years of accounting experience, with meaningful experience in grant or fund accounting required
   Experience administering federal, state, and/or foundation grants; familiarity with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) cost principles strongly preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
   Demonstrated ability to manage a portfolio of multiple concurrent grants with varying budgets, reporting formats, and deadlines
   Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to translate program plans and narratives into accurate, defensible budget figures
   Working knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit fund accounting principles
   Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and advanced Excel skills
   Strong analytical skills, attention to details and accuracy in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment
   High degree of flexibility, ability to multi-task, and take significant initiative
   Excellent people skills, especially the ability to communicate effectively with a diversity of groups and individuals, including program staff who are not finance specialists, and to proactively flag issues before they become problems
 
   Cross-cultural competencies and self-awareness around issues of power, privilege, and difference
   Ability to take ownership of work and minimize errors, communicating corrections proactively when they arise
   Judgment and discretion in handling sensitive financial information
   Deep commitment to racial justice and community-driven advocacy