The Accountant performs professional work in monitoring and controlling financial systems for the Managed Care Organization (MCO) Financial Operations Department and performs high level accounting duties with minimal supervision. The Grants Accountant provides accounting expertise and support to Alliance Health in the area of TCLI, HUD and FEMA grants and budgeting to ensure compliance with governance and regulatory bodies in order to provide accurate and transparent data to all stakeholders. The position collaborates with Care Coordinators and Housing to ensure all required reporting is in compliance to the required standards. The position reports to the Accounting Manager.
This position will allow the successful candidate to work a schedule which will include both onsite as well as remote work certain days of the week as approved by their supervisor. The projected start date for this position will be December 2021.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Grant Accountant is responsible for (though not limited to):
Utilize accounting policies, procedures and controls to assure compliance with Federal and State laws, best practices and contractual requirements;
Utilize administrative policies and procedures and assist with coordinating a variety of financial and administrative management programs
Track assigned grant revenues and expenses to ensure compliance with grant terms and to provide information to Community teams
Prepare grant required reports related to TCLI, HUD and FEMA and ensure all reporting requirements are met and submit to the State by the established deadline
Provide budget forecasts and evaluate budget variances based on analysis of spending and grant terms
Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations;
Request payments for the HFA/Subsidy Admin and HUD programs
Work closely with Accounts Payable to ensure that assigned grants are recorded accurately and paid in accordance with grant terms
Compile payment requests to send to Accounts Payable on a monthly basis
Complete monthly reconciliations of grant payments to expenses paid and resolve variances with Accountants payable and State agencies
Responsible for the compilation of the MCO’s yearly SEFSA
Provide monthly and yearly Accounts Receivable’s to the senior accountant.
Train Care Coordinators on changes related to documentation needed for the TCLI grants.
Review and approve Pcard transactions related to the TCLI grant.
Interact with internal compliance department and external auditors in completing audits
Maintain financial security by following internal controls
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Graduation from a four year college or university with a degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field and a minimum of two years related experience; or a two-year degree and four years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provide the essential knowledge and abilities to perform the job.
Experience in the administrative business or government financial systems; preferred. Strong knowledge of excel preferred. Great Plain Dynamics experience a plus.
Knowledge and Skills
Thorough knowledge of accounting and financial planning principles and practices; thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting and budgeting principles as applied to governmental accounting; knowledge of and skill in the methods, techniques of research, statistical analysis and report presentation;
Knowledge of financial data processing systems; ability to perform the performance of a variety of projects; thorough knowledge of Federal, State, and local procedures policies and regulations and legislation impacting the maintenance of financial records and reports;
Ability to resolve complex problems that require the evaluation of alternative methods and solutions; ability to set objectives and prioritize workflow; skill in written and oral communication sufficient to handle projects and problems, develop strong working relationships with divergent groups and communicate technical concepts to lay persons; skill in the techniques of research and report presentation;
Ability to solicit cooperation from persons and departments throughout the system; ability to make evaluations concerning day to day operations; ability to prepared concise and accurate financial and budgetary reports and plans; ability to apply the principles of governmental accounting to a complex agency accounting system;
Ability to work under pressure and meet established deadlines; ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees, public officials and the general public.
Ability to act and operate independently; Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to research and reconcile accounts;
Excellence in attention to detail and time management;
Proficiency with Microsoft Office. Experience with GP Dynamics is a plus.
Additional Training Preferred:
Previous experience in a behavior healthcare agency preferred.
Salary Range
$48,420 - $83,354/Annually
Skills
Required
Team Player
MS Excel
Preferred
Organizing
Financial Analysis
Behaviors
Required
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Preferred
Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
Motivations
Preferred
Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
Financial: Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
