Senior Accountant - Grants & Contracts

at  Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington

You can do the work you love, be your authentic self, and make an impact in the lives of thousands. We believe in a culture rooted in community, collaboration, and growth. As an agency we are inspired by our Mission of bringing hope to life, especially those most in need.
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5pm
Wage- $80,000 - $90,000 Salary

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Accountant will perform complex accounting functions including but not limited to, oversight of grants and contracts financial reporting, budgeting and billing for assigned grants & contracts. The Senior Accountant must have the ability to research, understand, and apply State and Federal laws, agencies’ requirements, rules and regulations. The Senior Accountant must have strong accounting and analytical skills.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

The following requirements are those that are normally required for the performance of this position. Any disabled applicant who does not meet one or more of the requirements, but who can perform the essential functions of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position normally requires the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, lifting, or performing other work requiring low physical exertion, talking, and hearing on a regular basis to perform the job requirements. These physical demands are required up to 80% of the time.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

EXPERIENCE:

• 3-5 years of experience in a nonprofit services environment and working with federal contracts is preferred
• Experience in contract billing and preparation of budgets is desirable

SPECIAL SKILLS:

• Knowledge and experience with computerized general ledger systems, spreadsheet design, database management and reporting
• Advanced knowledge in Excel formulas
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Ability to be self-motivated, adaptable to change, and detail- oriented
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Willingness to take on new responsibilities
• Ability to be self-directed and represent the agency in a professional manner

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the direction of the Grants & Contracts Controller and in coordination with program operation managers and the finance team prepare the annual budgets for assigned programs.
• Prepare interim funding budget proposals for assigned programs.
• Train budget managers on the use of the Sage Intacct Dashboard.
• Meet with budget managers to review actual expenditures versus budget and perform variance analysis on a quarterly basis and as requested.
• May travel occasionally to gather information and provide support to program staff.