Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families?

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Grant Accountant is an exempt position responsible for contract billings, account analysis, contract budgets, and liaising between Finance and Funders. The Grant Accountant will prepare grant proposal budgets and budget narratives as necessary and assist with the preparation of the company's annual budgets. The grant accountant will be responsible for all required financial reporting per contracts and for preparing and entering monthly journal entries.

• Responsible for contract billings as required by contract.
• Responsible for all required financial reporting per contracts.
• Reconcile assigned balance sheet account analysis monthly.
• Assist with the preparation of the company's annual budgets.
• Work with the Grants department by preparing grant proposal budgets and budget narratives as necessary.
• Prepare and enter monthly journal entries.
• Assist as needed with monthly general ledger closing.
• Reconcile bank statements monthly as assigned.
• Assist with audit work papers for annual audit as assigned.
• Maintain position controls.
• Work with program staff in understanding financials.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• $60,000 - $65,000 annual salary
• Hybrid Work Schedule: three days working remotely and two days onsite each week
• 15 PTO Days per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Healthcare Concierge
• Financial Wellness Program
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with 25% match
• Supplementary Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Specified Disease insurance
• Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Pet, Legal and Identity Theft programs
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• An opportunity to make the world a better place!

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required, in addition to three (3) years' minimum experience in accounting position with Grant Accounting and Reporting.
• Proficient in general financial accounting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software (i.e., V-Lookups, Pivot tables).
• Thorough understanding of effective grant reporting.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to deal professionally, courteously, and efficiently with internal and external customers.
• Extremely organized and meticulous with details.
• Occasional travel to funder meetings or job-related training.
• Excellent project management skills and ability to prioritize work and resources
• Ability to work on various projects with varying priorities.
• Ability to lift and/or carry office supplies, equipment, files, etc. up to 25 lbs.

WHO WE ARE:

From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture, or gender identity. Our programs span a broad spectrum of human services, including behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation, and home care assistance for the elderly.

Gulf Coast JFCS offers an opportunity to gain field experience and direct client contact hours for both Bachelor’s and Master’s level practicum and internships. For license-eligible candidates, we offer both individual and group supervision from a Board-Certified qualified supervisor to fulfill state requirements at no cost to the employee.

Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior. Gulf Coast JFCS will not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, workers’ compensation status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Background Screening Requirements: It is our policy at Gulf Coast JFCS that any candidate being considered for employment must successfully complete the organization’s background screening requirements, including drug screening and applicable motor vehicle checks. Gulf Coast JFCS is a Florida Care Provider of the Department of Children and Families (DCF), Agency for Health Care (AHCA), and the Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA), which requires all candidates to undergo fingerprinting through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. To learn more about the Clearinghouse, please visit: HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration

Gulf Coast JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Drug-Free Workplace, and E-Verify employer.