Grant Accountant

Description

Who we are:

United Way for Greater Austin brings our community together to break economic barriers and build opportunity for all. We break the cycle of economic hardships for families and individuals, striving to create a vibrant, thriving community. Recognizing the urgency of addressing economic challenges, we focus on increasing the availability of high-quality early care and education and access to pivotal resources to address financial barriers in Central Texas. Our united front includes dedicated donors, volunteers, corporate and civic partners, staff, and a connected network of neighbors. Together, we leverage data, community alliances, services, and public engagement to transform Central Texas, responding to urgent needs with lasting, impactful solutions.

Who we want:

The Grant Accountant is a strong team player passionate about United Way’s business, accounting, and planning processes aligned with our core values and strategic goals. You will be responsible for ensuring grant compliance for United Way and funded subcontractors on federal, state, city, and private grants, including but not limited to managing grant reporting deadlines, preparing budgets, monitoring the budget and spending status of assigned grants, and ensuring requirements for monitoring and financial reporting are met You will support the development of effective systems for submitting and monitoring funding and reimbursement requests to grantors and subcontractors and work directly with grant program managers on issues related to grants. This role reports to the Finance Grants Manager and the Controller. 

Who you are:

• A strong strategic thinker: You thrive on creating processes and procedures to ensure a strong financial management system – you understand and analyze challenges quickly, assess internal and external conditions that affect your strategic priorities and can develop and recommend new strategies, processes, or procedures.
• Detail-oriented and organized: You are committed to ensuring organization and consistency in all activities related to United Way accounting practices. You coordinate and execute all tasks with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Collaborates: You work cooperatively with all departments across the organization to achieve shared objectives and represent their interests while being fair to others and their area. You partner with others to get work done and credit others for their contributions and accomplishments — you garner the trust and support of others.
• An excellent communicator: You can listen actively and effectively to communicate complex information to various audiences. You can influence decision-makers at all levels and speak confidently with a broad spectrum of internal stakeholders and funders.
• Technologically Savvy: You are proficient in using computer software, including Microsoft Office, accounting software, and other tools. 

What you’ll do:

• Ensure grant compliance for United Way and funded subcontractors across federal, state, city, and private grants.
• Manage grant reporting deadlines and prepare accurate financial reports for grantors and internal stakeholders.
• Develop and monitor grant budgets, tracking spending status and identifying variances. 
• Maintain systems for submitting and monitoring funding and reimbursement requests to grantors and subcontractors. 
• Record and reconcile grant-related transactions in accounting systems to ensure accuracy and audit readiness. 
• Work directly with grant program managers to resolve issues related to grant budgets, spending, and compliance. 
• Support the Finance Grants Manager and Controller with financial reporting and audit preparation. 
• Contribute to the improvement of grant accounting processes and documentation. 

What you’ll bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field or four or more years experience as a grant accountant.
• 2 - 3 years of professional experience in non-profit accounting is required. 
• Minimum of one year experience with fiscal monitoring of grant contracts, preferably with state or federal grants or contracts
• Knowledge of GAAP and Governmental Accounting Standards
• Knowledge of Texas state and federal grant regulations, including Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards
• An ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, solve problems, and bring a high level of initiative and self-direction to work.
• An ability to maintain regular and effective communication with colleagues and funders
• Demonstrated experience with budget preparation, analysis, and financial reporting
• Willingness to function as an internal “service provider” to other staff
• Excellent electronic spreadsheet and word processing skills in a Windows/Microsoft environment.
• An ability to work and meet deadlines in a cross-functional, fast-paced work environment

What you’ll receive:

• Dynamic and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Hybrid Work Option
• Employer 403(b) Matching
• Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance (for employees)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave
• FMLA
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

This position is located in Austin, Texas, and reports directly to the Finance Grants Manager and Controller.

Notice: The job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Management has the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time. United Way for Greater Austin is an “at-will” employer.