Staff Accountant, Grants and Contracts

Description:

About Us:

• If you're looking for an opportunity to transform the lives of poor and homeless men, women, and children in your community, we may have a job for you.
• Since 1972, Metropolitan Ministries has been providing life-changing solutions for those who are homeless and at risk of becoming homeless in Tampa Bay.
• We are a grassroots, donor, and volunteer-fueled community nonprofit. At Metropolitan Ministries, we serve families in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk and Hernando counties with compassion, practical help, and a willingness to make a huge difference.

What we offer:

· Salary: $55,000-$60,000

· Group health, vision, and dental coverage at affordable rates, along with family coverage if you choose to purchase it.

· Preventative care is 100% covered (free) on all plans.

· PTO is offered to full-time and part-time employees.

· 11 days of PTO and 10 paid holidays annually.

· Option to participate in the 401K plan with employer match.

· $15,000 in employee Life Insurance paid for by Metropolitan Ministries.

· Employee Assistance Program

· Option to participate in supplemental group insurance plans at affordable rates.

· Tuition reimbursement program

· Training and career development.

· Discounted membership at the YMCA.

Job Functions: The staff accountant will be responsible for all client requests and designated fund accounting functions within the organization.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Process all client assistance requests.
2. Prepare invoicing and required back up documentation for reimbursement-based grants.
3. Regularly review established grants to ensure accurate recording of both revenue and expense.
4. Monitor coding for designated funds and ensure Finance Team has regular updates to new designated funds.
5. Verify that invoices have been accurately coded and process reclassifications in AP (Accounts Payable) system or prepare adjusting journal entries as applicable.
6. Provide and/or review proposed grant budgets as requested.
7. Compile year-end reports, work papers and back up needed for various designated fund audits.
8. Ensure validity and accuracy for payroll allocations to ensure payroll is allocated as stipulated in grant agreements and to ensure individual staff are not over allocated.
9. Prepare activity reports for all grants.
10. Review/monitor grants and transactions for compliance with private, local, state, and federal fund requirements, billing, journal entries and financial grant reporting.
11. Coordinates with key personnel at all levels of the organization to support proper and timely expenditure of grant funds in compliance with applicable guidelines and budget deadlines.
12. Applies indirect costs.
13. Support the Holiday Center Operation as directed.
14. Support the team in other tasks as assigned.
15. Meets personal goals and actively contributes to the achievement of team and organizational targets/goals as reflected on the Balanced Scorecard, strategic plan, and department SMART goals.

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required with at least 2-5 years of experience working with Grants and fund accounting.

Skill Requirements:

Must be able to work within a multi-disciplinary team framework; dependability; demonstrates maturity and sensitivity to issues of faith, culture, and other sources of diversity; confidentiality of customer information; ability to handle job-related matters in a professional and diplomatic manner.

Requires heart for ministry and comfort working with poor and homeless families and individuals. Requires understanding of poverty, a high degree of maturity, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with low socio-economic and diverse populations facing crisis situations in a professional and diplomatic manner. Knowledge of community resources available to the homeless population.

Physical Requirements:

Hearing and speaking ability which allows for effective oral communication of information; physical, emotional, and spiritual stamina to handle job-related issues and stress.

Other:

Must demonstrate legal authorization to work in the United States. Must pass applicable pre-employment background screening procedures. Valid FL driver's license with a safe driving record and insured vehicle to transport self and clients when necessary.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving individuals throughout our local communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances.

Metropolitan Ministries is committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 813-209-1083 or via email at

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