Accounting Manager - Grants
About The Job:
Master Grant Management: Take the lead in reconciling grant expenditures and producing financial timely reports that highlight our success in stewardship of funds.
Coordinate with Purpose: Work collaboratively across departments to track grant spending and staff time ensuring all costs are accurately recorded and reported, following established guidelines.
Collaborate on Audit and Compliance: Assist in our annual audit and other reviews, ensuring that our financial practices meet the highest standards and reflect our dedication to the community. Help the team and agency ensure that audits are low stress by developing and maintaining reliable record keeping systems that are ready for review at moments notice.
Foster Relationships: Build and maintain positive connections with team members and external partners, contributing to a supportive and collaborative work environment. Help program departments understand and utilize the grants that fund their work.
Gain Insight into Grantor Expectations: Participate in training sessions and seminars that enhance your knowledge in grants, accounting, and more—because we believe in investing in our people!
Be a Team Player: Contribute to other accounting and agency-related duties as assigned, embracing new challenges and opportunities as they arise.
Champion Our Mission: Immerse yourself in the Covenant House mission, sharing our values with staff, youth, and the community, helping us create a brighter future for those we serve.
Uphold Excellence: Commit to our agency’s policies and ethical standards, ensuring transparency and accountability in everything we do.
What You Bring to The Job:
Relationship Builder: Strong interpersonal skills to effectively engage with staff, youth, and community agencies. Your approachable demeanor and ability to build rapport will create a supportive environment for everyone.
Tech-Savvy Learner: Comfortable navigating multiple databases and proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite. Your willingness to learn new technologies will help streamline our processes.
Independent Thinker: You possess sound judgment and common sense, enabling you to work independently while making informed decisions.
Wise Decision-Maker: Consistently apply a mix of analysis, thoughtfulness, and experience in your decision-making process, ensuring the best outcomes for those you serve. Ensures time and effort are devoted to the highest priority tasks.
Self-Starter with Initiative: Your self-motivation and commitment to continuous learning drive you to seek out new opportunities for growth and improvement.
Exceptional Communicator: Excellent oral and written communication skills, paired with strong organizational abilities and attention to detail, allow you to convey information clearly and effectively. Able to balance the need for clear communication with an ability to maintain confidentiality as appropriate.
Covenant House is an Equal Opportunity Employer
