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Legal Services NYC

Non-profit free civil legal aid

Grant Accountant 2

Financial AccountingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNew York, NY, USA$67.8k - $133.6k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Business, preferably in Accounting or Finance.
  • At least eight years of grant accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit context.
  • Extensive knowledge of federal cost principles and applicable regulations, including the Office of Management and Budget Uniform Guidance CFR Part 200 and the Single Audit Act.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and work as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and Abila MIP accounting software.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

  • Perform pre- and post-award grant accounting, including contract reconciliation, financial report and voucher submission, financial monitoring and analysis, support for Single Audit Act audits, compliance with funding-source regulations, and maintenance of financial records in accounting software and databases.
  • Prepare grant and contract reconciliations comparing actuals to budgets, and complete grant and contract closeouts.
  • Prepare financial reports for government or private funders and submit vouchers and related compliance reports on time.
  • Run financial reports to obtain data for contract reconciliation and voucher preparation and submission.
  • Prepare journal entries in accounting software for grant and contract vouchers.
  • Coordinate contract and grant funding status with LSNYC contract management personnel.
  • Provide information to the Director of Grant Accounting and Budget Managers to support the development of budgets and budget modifications for LSNYC-wide and borough-specific contracts.
  • Assist with contract and grant documents for borough contract proposals.
  • For case-based contracts and grants, obtain caseload data from Grants Management staff in Operations/LSU for vouchering purposes.
  • Respond to field-office inquiries about incurred costs in relation to award budgets, coordinating with the Grant Accounting Director.
  • Coordinate with contract personnel to review potential cross-funding opportunities, and work with General Accounting to review funded salary allocations.
  • Support the Finance Department with auditor meetings and audits.
  • Assist Grant Accountant I as needed.
  • Apply GAAP accounting standards consistently, as directed by Finance Department management, regarding revenue recognition and LSNYC financial policies.

Desired Qualifications

  • Grant accounting experience in a nonprofit context.
  • Accounting or Finance degree field.

About the Company

Legal Services NYC

Non-profit free civil legal aid

Legal Services NYC provides free civil legal assistance to low-income New Yorkers, focusing on housing, government benefits, consumer rights, immigration, and family law. It operates through borough-based offices in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island, plus a central support unit, offering representation, advice, and education. It is funded by a mix of federal, city and state contracts, private foundations, and donations, and runs the Justice Learning Center to train lawyers in poverty law. Its goal is to expand access to justice, protect housing and essential benefits, and promote economic and social justice for vulnerable residents.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1968

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