
Website United Way of Central Alabama
Join a team that keeps things running smoothly behind the scenes! As a Grant Accountant, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring financial transactions are handled efficiently and accurately. You’ll be responsible for processing checks and ACH payments, verifying accounting details, and maintaining organized records—all while supporting a mission-driven organization making a difference in the community.
The Grant Accountant is responsible for processing checks and ACH’s for the organization and maintaining organized records in the Finance Department. In addition to processing checks, the Grant Accountant will be responsible for general accounting operations for multiple grants.
Responsibilities:
- Process payments in software system based on accounts payable registers
- Process payments for United Way of Central Alabama, Inc. and related subsidiaries and affiliates
- Verifies customer and accounting information is accurate
- Verifies internal approvals have been obtained and documented
- Enter data into software system in a timely manner
- Maintain organized records of transactions including a general cash disbursement book.
- Prepare recurring monthly journal entries for Controller
- Prepare monthly grant invoices to submit for reimbursement
- Prepare grant budgets working in collaboration with the Community Initiatives department
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Knowledge / Skills:
– High Integrity
– Basic accounting and mathematical skills
– Ability to remain focused under pressure
– Detail Oriented
– Understanding of accounts payable process
– Working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets
– Ability to learn new software systems. Experience in Abila or MIP software, a plus.
– Comfortable working in a team environment
Education & Experience:
Relevant accounts payable or check processing experience preferred.
Working Conditions:
Normal office environment with occasional overtime.
Other:
Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation and proof of automobile insurance.
Summary:
This role is perfect for someone with strong attention to detail, a knack for numbers, and the ability to stay focused under pressure. If you’re comfortable working in a collaborative environment and eager to learn new software systems, this is your chance to contribute in a meaningful way.
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