Status: Full-time position
Location: Denver, CO
Deadline Date:
Date Available:
Job Summary: Develop, maintain, and oversee an integrated system for financial management of grants and similarly-funded special contracts. Coordinate with managerial and finance staff to provide accurate accounting and compliance reporting services for federal, state, city and foundation funded grants and special contracts.
Qualifications: Education
Bachelor’s Degree (may accept equivalent credit hours in accounting or a related field) plus at least 3 years of relevant experience in grants/projects accounting.
Experience
Successful candidate will have a background in process management, advanced computer and office skills, and proven abilities in analytical, database, and reporting skills. Candidate will have an excellent track record of working directly with managers, finance staff, and diverse groups of people, building effective relationships and communicating at all levels of the organization.
Skills
High-level understanding of Excel, Serenic Navigator or similar accounting software. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Effective and adaptable customer service skills.
Supervisory
None, but coordinate closely with managers and development staff.
Physical Demands
Lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Will frequently be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms.
Duties: During the pre-award phase, works closely with program staff, human resources, and financial staff to develop grant budgets within grantor guidelines and MHCD financial policies to ensure that all organization costs are properly captured.
Assist MHCD departments in identifying what financial resources, including but not limited to personnel, training, and equipment costs, will be needed to successfully implement grants.
Prepare budgetary forms for grant submission per grantor guidelines.
Conduct post-award meetings with program staff to review grant/contract budget, determine needs for re-budgeting.
Set up and monitor processes for allocating grant personnel for each grant that are coordinated with project director, human resources, and payroll.
Regularly prepare spend-down reports for Project Director and Development office to ensure that funds are spent in accordance with program timelines and objectives.
Prepare billing statements for grantor according to grantor guidelines.
Monitor payments received from grantor and alert Project Director of any irregularities in payment.
Coordinate with grantor’s designated financial manager to ensure compliance with billing guidelines.
Prepare and submit re-budgeting requests to grantor when necessary.
Closeout grants following grantor and MHCD closeout guidelines.
Maintain and update grants management database for Development Office/Controller and Director of Managed Care to include tickler system for financial and program reporting.
Prepare regular reports on grant performance for Development Office and Board of Directors
Develop and maintain integrated electronic record-keeping/filing systems for specially funded projects contracts and grants for use by Development Office, Contracts office and Controller.
Develop and implement organization-wide grant-related financial management policies and procedures.
Coordinates processes for regular reporting on the financial status of all grants.
Other similar duties as assigned.
Working Conditions
Typically, Monday-Friday, but may require occasional additional time.
To Apply:
Apply online
For your convenience, you can complete the entire application process online by following the link below. Fax your application and resume. Alternatively, you can apply by downloading the written application from the "Best Place to Work" page, completing the application, and faxing the completed application and your resume to the fax number listed below.
http://mhcd.org/jobs/grants-accountant-1575
303-758-5793