Program Accountant

Description

Are you a problem solver who enjoys working with spreadsheets and numbers? After a few years of managing books, you're ready for a new challenge. Goodwill Industries of New Mexico is seeking a part-time Program Accountant. Join our expanding nonprofit organization, which served over 14,000 people last year. With 20 locations across New Mexico and funding from both federal and state sources, there is a lot to do and a lot to learn. This nonexempt part time position offers a balanced 20-hour work week.

$27/hour, depending on experience.

Position Summary: Manages fiscal compliance for all assigned grants and/or programs. Performs complete reconciliation and billing of grant and program expenditures. Responsible for conducting financial analysis of grant and program expenditures and for generating required reporting of grant and program activities, including budget modifications and spending plans.

Responsible for daily/weekly/monthly grant related financial activities and responsibilities. Performs ad hoc reporting, analysis and other duties as requested by the Chief Services Officer, Executive Vice President, or the President/CEO.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Works closely and cordially with grant/funding sources.
• Professional communication skills.
• Ensures grant/funding fiscal program specific compliance.
• Responsible for accurate and timely monthly billing of all assigned programs.
• Responsible for daily/weekly/monthly grant related financial activities and responsibilities.
• Ensures time keeping records are coded and recorded accurately.
• Financial analysis and reporting of assigned program activities.
• Responsible for program budget modification and spending plans as applicable.
• Responsible for the accurate development of new program budgets and fiscal components for new programs.
• Perform ongoing reconciliation of grant expenditures between general ledger details for programs to billings rendered for each grant.
• Identify and implement process improvements for tracking and reconciliation of grant activities.
• Assures that both organization policies and financial grant requirements are followed with respect to administration of the grants. 
• Monitor budget to actual performance of grants and discuss variances with the Chief Services Officer and Service Director, as applicable.
• Prepare documents as requested by external auditors in connection with the annual audit.
• Prepare documents as requested by funding sources in connection with program annual audits.
• In-state and out-of-state travel required.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and maintain confidentiality of information.
• Implement CARF standards into all programs and follow professional ethics as set forth in the Code of Conduct/Business Ethics policy.
• Knowledge of organizational practices, policies and procedures and compliance with same.
• Knowledge of and compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Assist in special projects and perform other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Requirements

• Knowledge of the standards, policies, practices and procedures of finance to include GAAP analysis and FASB
• Computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel
• Advanced math skills
• Organization and attention to details
• Self-motivated, results-oriented and strong initiative
• Good business and commercial acumen
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Read, write, and understand English
• Carry out instructions in verbal and written format
• Communicate efficiently and effectively
• Interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities
• Work independently and demonstrate time management skills
• Maintain confidentiality
• Handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure and possess strong work commitment
• Ability to work cooperatively with members of team.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use hands, fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; see, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, walk, and stand. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and lift/move up to 25 lbs and may occasionally be exposed to outside weather conditions.

Minimum Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and or abilities required for the position. Individuals must be able to pass a credit and criminal background check and drug test.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business administration and/or related equivalent experience preferred
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in accounting activity
• Prior experience performing financial analysis and reporting of grant expenditures preferred