Grants Accountant - Remote within Affiliate

Planned Parenthood North Central States

Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota

Grants Accountant - Remote within IA, MN, ND, NE or SD

Pay: The anticipated salary range for this position is $62,000 - $87,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. Compensation is determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant work experience, the skills required for the role, internal equity, market competitiveness, and budget considerations. We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive pay for all employees
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Shift times: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

Location: Remote

Job type: Exempt

Union Membership: This position is represented by SEIU.

Questions? Contact Jobs@ppncs.org.

Job Summary:

Under immediate supervision of the Finance Manager, the Grant Accountant performs a wide variety of functions. The Grant Accountant is responsible for developing and implementing accounting systems for use in the recording and reporting of grants obtained. This position is responsible for performing various accounting tasks, such as balancing ledgers, analyzing expenditures and documenting, verifying and correcting entries in the general ledger system. This position will assist in maintaining strong financial controls to guarantee compliance with federal/state rules and regulations and to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. The Grant Accountant will work closely with the Advancement and Development areas and work under the direction of the Finance Manager. The Grant Accountant is an advocate in implementing our mission "Advancing and protecting sexual and reproductive healthcare for all." They may perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits and Perks:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with equity-based premium tiers
• NICE HEALTHCARE. A free, virtual primary care for entire household (in-home available for qualifying locations) Services include: 80 free labs, free x-rays, and physical tests, live, virtual physical therapy, 550+ free medications and more!
• HealthiestYou - Virtual Care for employees outside of NICE Healthcare's network. (ND and SD)
• Proximal Health - Helps members access high quality, cost-effective, providers for certain services and offers $1,500 tax free benefit when members choose a designated provider for eligible services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continued Education Reimbursement: up to $500 per year & 2 paid CEU days.
• Flex Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• Paid time off: PTO starting at .05769 accrual rate per hour worked.
• 8 hours volunteer paid time off annually.
• 8 paid federal holidays & 2 paid floating holidays.
• Retirement: 403(b) with employer match, 50% for the first 6% deferred
• 8 weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Bereavement Leave
• Earned Extended Leave
• Free subscription to Headspace App
• Time off to vote.
• Employee discounts for electronics, appliances, hotels, gift cards, apparel, cars, fitness memberships, groceries, and at Office Depot, Verizon, AT&T, Dell & more.

We also offer:

• Start date flexibility.
• Travel reimbursement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Individuals should possess a bachelor's degree in accounting with 3-5 years of accounting experience preferably in a not-for-profit and in grant accounting.
• Working knowledge and experience with PC based and automated accounting systems and advanced experience with excel (v=lookups, Pivot tables, etc.)
• Ability to manage detailed work and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to lead meetings and present financial information to Program management and executive staff.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly contract/grant financials with supporting schedules.
• Prepare semi-annual/annual closing reports for contracts/grants as well as other regulatory reports as needed.
• Reconcile grant receivables and deferred grant revenue on a monthly basis.
• Monitor actual grant expenditures against approved budget line items on a monthly basis, alert management to any irregularities and make recommendations concerning the re-negotiation of approved grant line items.
• Document, verify, and correct monthly journal entries in the general ledger Accounting System.
• Implement grant tracking/monitoring system, ensuring all relevant grant information is accessible on a timely basis.
• Prepare financial reports for grant funding agencies.
• Control financial reports submitted for each memorandum of agreement. This function includes reviewing of financial reports for accuracy, ensuring timely receipt of financial reports, maintaining proper files for all financial reports submitted.
• Maintain and track grant draw downs and reported expenditures for federal, state, and private programs by sub-recipient and by funding sources.
• Work with Controller and Finance Manager to respond to external auditor for confirmations of expenditures and payments to sub grantees.

About Us:

At PPNCS, we believe all people deserve the right, the freedom, and the opportunity to follow their personal ambitions and choose their own path toward a healthier, more meaningful life. That's why we protect, promote, and provide comprehensive and progressive sexual and reproductive health care for generations of people and families with empathy, care, and respect. We are looking for passionate, dedicated staff who are eager to make positive contributions to their community and to the Planned Parenthood mission. To learn more: Our Mission.

When you work for Planned Parenthood, you make a difference in the lives of those we serve by affirming the human right to reproductive health and freedom.

Planned Parenthood is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, sex, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, size, disability, socioeconomic status, or status regarding public assistance. Planned Parenthood is committed to encouraging and promoting diversity as well as providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Planned Parenthood is dedicated to an equitable and inclusive work environment and encourages all interested candidates to apply regardless of initial skill set.

*Any job offer will be contingent upon the results of a background investigation.*