National Audubon Society

Senior Grant Accountant

New York, NY · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$73k-$82kDetected 30 days ago

Data AnalysisAccessibilityAccountingExcelHRISResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingGAAPInternal Audit

About the role

The Senior Grant Accountant plays a critical role in ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely financial management and reporting for a complex portfolio of domestic and international grants.
This position is well-suited for a seasoned grant accounting professional who brings strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and a desire to deepen systems experience within a growing and evolving finance organization.
This position is classified as hybrid, in accordance with Audubon's "Where We Work" Policy.

This role will also be accountable to apply and develop the following competencies.
Build trust, mutual respect, and understanding through regular and genuine interactions while promoting a positive and inclusive environment.
Grant Support and Compliance
Assist program staff in fulfilling match requirements, including ensuring match expenses are correctly coded to grants and reviewing documentation for third party in-kind support.
Create grant codes for new grant awards, and enter, maintain, and update grant budgets within Audubon's systems.
Maintain the grants receivables schedules, working with accounting, grant specialist and accounts receivables teams to reconcile receivable balances and help expedite clearing outstanding issues.
Lead grant closeout reviews, working with grant specialists and accounting teams to resolve outstanding financial issues in order to fully reconcile closed grants.
Through a collaborative, bipartisan approach across habitats, borders, and the political spectrum, Audubon drives meaningful and lasting conservation outcomes.

Bachelor's degree in accounting and/or finance required.
5 years relevant professional experience in a nonprofit or grant-funded organization.
ability to successfully recommend courses of action, present information to and work with program managers and staff.
Experience supporting audits, cost allocation, and compliance activities, including preparation of schedules and supporting documentation.
Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued.
Work closely with finance, development and program teams to prepare funder required financial reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
5 years relevant professional experience in a nonprofit or grant-funded organization. An equivalent combination of education and work experience will also be considered.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and grant compliance standards, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200). Thorough understanding of government grant accounting guidelines and donor-restricted funds preferred.
Effective and persuasive written and verbal communications skills; ability to successfully recommend courses of action, present information to and work with program managers and staff.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and exercise sound judgement in a compliance-driven environment.
Commitment to Audubon's organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.

Strong knowledge of GAAP and grant compliance standards, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200).
Thorough understanding of government grant accounting guidelines and donor-restricted funds preferred.
Strong Excel skills and experience working with financial systems, such as Workday, Financial Edge NXT, or equivalent preferred.

Birds are powerful indicators of our planet's health, acting as sentinels that warn us of environmental change and inspire action.
Work with others to explore innovative approaches to problem-solving while promoting inclusivity, equity, accessibility, and belonging in the change process.
Communicate vision and engage others or the team to solve problems while valuing diverse perspectives and fostering inclusivity.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates.

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