Date: 3/21/2007

Washington D.C.

Finance/Accounting

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Grant Accounting, Cash-Flow Management & Reporting 

• Ensure data integrity and accuracy for the grant portfolio 
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual grant revenue and spending reports including SF269, SF272 and other necessary reporting in support of government and other donor requirements as necessary
• Train and direct the work of field office accounting staff where applicable 
• Meet regularly with program staff to resolve financial and budgeting issues concerning their programs 
• Administer for all grants-related cash management activities, including timely grant draw downs 
• Review financial reports for accuracy and completeness

Budgeting & Analyses

• Identify potential areas of cost overruns and possible future funding requirements 
• Prepare periodic financial and ad-hoc reports of project expenditures vs. budget projections for distribution and review by program, management and accounting staff 
• Prepare budget forecasts and grant pipeline analyses; develop financial tracking tools and monitor expenditure trends to minimize cost overruns 
• Review all budget proposals and/or cost proposals before submission to grantor/funding agency 
• Assist with the preparation of the annual operating budget and other strategic reporting
  

Compliance

• Review grant financial reports and supporting documentation to ensure compliance between project budgets and program activities 
• Review the ongoing administration of grants to assure compliance; work with program staff in reviewing and monitoring existing grants 
• Work with accounting staff through the A-133 audit

• Bachelor degree with 3+ years of hands-on experience, at least 2 years of grants financial management experience and a working knowledge of Federal award guidelines including OMB A-110, and A-133 
• Degree or significant experience in accounting strongly preferred
• Demonstrated accounting and analytical skills necessary to review reports, compile data for reports, and maintain accounts in compliance with funding guidelines 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Great Plains accounting systems
• Experience with MicroEdge GIFTS software preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with deadlines and multiple priorities