Grant Billing & Accounts Payable Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY

The position is responsible for managing and executing monthly grant billings and account payables to support ESNS’s financial operations and mission. This position reports to the CFO and will be the backbone of our accounting operations to ensure our finance department runs smoothly. The position plays a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting principles, and providing financial support to various departments. competencies.

Responsible for a wide variety of general accounting functions, but not limited to, the following: 

• Maintains ledgers  

• Prepares monthly grant billing  

• Reconciles credit card receivables 

• Journalizes transactions 

• Maintains account receivable ledgers and prepares and processes monthly invoices for grant submission and reimbursement  

• Coordinate and maintains all accounts payable processes 

• Assists with month-end close and year-end close 

• Maintains grant contact relationships 

• Performs other duties as assigned by the CFO

Education/Experience:

• Associate’s degree in accounting or a minimum of 4 years of equivalent combination of education and experience in accounting 
• Professional experience in nonprofit Fund Accounting, such as working directly with submitting government reimbursement requests, grant allocations, budgeting
• Accounting Software experience 
• Accounts Payable experience 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Highly motivated with an ability to work independently as well as independently within a team with minimal supervision
• Dependable with excellent time management skills, and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Organized, great attention to detail, and tendency toward solution-based thinking
• Intermediate Microsoft office skills, especially MS Excel
• Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills
• Ability to be creative and flexible in responding to changing priorities and emerging needs
• Ability to establish relationships and provide excellent customer service to internal staff and vendors 
• Knowledge of MIP accounting software is a plus 

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds on occasion
• Must be able to access and navigate organization’s buildings and facilities