Description Job Summary The program accountant is responsible for developing, monitoring, and maintaining all accounting and financial reporting requirements of assigned programs. Job Responsibilities • For new programs – read request for proposal, obtain an understanding of the funding/budget parameters, and develop a budget and budget narrative based on those parameters with the Comptroller. • For existing programs – analyze new budget against past performance and understand variances. • Work with program directors and Program Planning, Research and Evaluation (PPR&E) to determine staff and program-specific costs as necessary for both new and existing program budgets. • Actively manage and maintain contract management tracking spreadsheet to track and understand accounting and financial reporting requirements, including cash and in-kind match requirements. • Ensure all costs associated with grant are properly recorded and all costs charged against the grant are accurate. • Analyze costs against budget to ensure in line and variances are understood and properly communicated. • Prepare program accounting spreadsheet for assigned programs on a monthly basis. • Review accounting spreadsheets with Comptroller on a monthly basis. Identify, discuss, and adjust any issues, including, but not limited to program allocations, budget-to-actual variances, and programmatic changes. • Host monthly budget review meetings with program directors and PPR&E on a monthly basis to review accounting spreadsheets. Identify, discuss, and adjust any issues, including, but not limited to program allocations, budget-to-actual variances, and programmatic changes. • Prepare vouchers/billings for assigned contracts/grants within timeline of agreement. • Prepare budgets and related documents for new contract proposals as assigned. • Prepare contract related reports for assigned programs on a timely basis. • Prepare Medicaid billings for assigned Medicaid funded programs, and process Medicaid re-bills as needed. • Assist Comptroller with a monthly analysis of open Accounts Receivable balances. Follow up with funders regarding outstanding billings. • Perform all other duties as assigned by the Comptroller. • Attend / support ULR/EDC events and fund raising functions. Requirements • Associate’s Degree in Accounting with at least 3 years of experience in general accounting and/or grant/contract management. OR • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with at least 2 years of experience in general accounting and/or grant/contract management. • Ability to read contracts, summarize the accounting and financial reporting requirements, and translate that information into appropriate accounting entries and transactions • Experience managing federal, state, and local program accounts is a plus • Ability to function effectively as part of a team • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail • Ability to interface with external vendors • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple, competing tasks and demands • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Must be customer service oriented • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well as a team • Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience with Business Central is a plus