Grants Accountant

APLA Health’s mission is to achieve health care equity and promote well-being for the LGBT and other underserved communities and people living with and affected by HIV. We are a nonprofit, federally qualified health center serving more than 14,000 people annually. We provide 20 different services from 15 locations throughout Los Angeles County, including: medical, dental, and behavioral health care; PrEP counseling and management; health education and HIV prevention; and STD screening and treatment. For people living with HIV, we offer housing support; benefits counseling; home health care; and the Vance North Necessities of Life Program food pantries; among several other critically needed services. Additionally, we are leaders in advocating for policy and legislation that positively impacts the LGBT and HIV communities, provide capacity-building assistance to health departments across the country, and conduct community-based research on issues affecting the communities we serve. For more information, please visit us at aplahealth.org.

We offer great benefits, competitive pay, and great working environment!

We offer:

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance (no cost for employee)

• Vision Insurance (no cost for employee)

• Long Term Disability

• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• 10 Paid Holidays

• 3 Personal Days

• 10 Vacation Days

• 12 Sick Days

• Metro reimbursement or free parking

• Employer Matched 403b Retirement Plan

This is a great opportunity to make a difference!

Grants Accountant (90005)

This position pays between $51,343.00 – $63,780.00. Salary is commensurate with experience.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Perform all grant-related post award functions including, but not limited to: budget and expense analysis; monthly grant and contract invoicing; labor distribution changes and associated communication with program staff; reconciliation and re-budgeting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare monthly grant and contract invoices.

• Prepare grant reports, monitor grant expenditures and work with program staff on maximizing grant use.

• Monitor budget modification timelines and prepare budget modifications and submit to funders as assigned

• Communicate with fiscal contacts at funding sources for information needed and problem resolution, as directed by the Controller – Grants. Follow up on collection of grants receivable as needed.

• Perform grant close-out functions including related journal entries, reconciliations, invoices and final cost reports.

• Maintain grant information for funder and auditor review, and participate in audits and reviews by funding agencies as directed. Prepare schedules as requested for annual audit.

• Maintain balance sheet detail and reconciliations for grants receivable and grants revenue on an ongoing basis.

• Serve as backup for other positions in the department as needed.

OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS.

Job Requirements:

Training and Experience:

Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field required. Three years accounting experience required in a non-profit or government environment.

Knowledge of:

Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel. Familiarity with OMB circulars A-133 and the OMB Omni Circular preferred.

Ability to:

Must be extremely organized and detailed oriented with the ability to prioritize and maintain multiple projects simultaneously; develop systems and procedures to facilitate the completion of projects and tasks; communicate effectively, persuasively, and professionally both verbally and in writing with individuals, outside organizations, and grant funders; work independently and effectively under pressure; meet conflicting and tight deadlines; follow complex directions; analyze budgets, contracts and financial reports; perform auditing functions.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is primarily an office position that requires only occasional bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and moving of office materials weighing 25 pounds or less. The position requires daily use of a personal computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess a valid California driver’s license; proof of auto liability insurance; and have the use of a personal vehicle for work related purposes.

Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/veteran.

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