JOB SUMMARY:

Under the general guidance of the Senior Manager of Fiscal Operations the Grants Accountant/Revenue Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day functions of grant management and accounts receivable. This includes the budgets, adjustments, monitoring actual vs budget, vouchering/billing, and timely grant reporting to funding authorities.

JOB FUNCTIONS: (include but is not limited to the following)

  • Assist with vouchering and billing to ensure receipt of funds for the agency operations
  • Maintain audit ready grant invoices files and related supporting documents meeting all accounting government standards and requirements.
  • Assist with preparation of the various grant budgets, budget adjustments, monitoring and reporting budget vs. actual.
  • Assist with timely grant reporting to the funding agencies.
  • Analyze and report receivables
  • Accurate and timely monthly close functions such as inputs revenue/receivables, and journal entries. This includes reconciliation for balance sheet accounts.
  • Support of an annual audit, and audits from the various funding agencies.
  • Prepare and enter accounts receivables into Financial Edge.
  • Assist with proper account coding on accounts payables for children’s program voucher
  • Compliance with Employee and Fiscal policies. Work with the Senior Manager to address fiscal internal controls.
  • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from accredited college or university required.
  • Three or more years of job-related prior experience required;
  • Competency in MS Office, databases and accounting software;
  • Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and financial reports;
  • Exceptional organizational skills;
  • Detail oriented, have strong time management skills, and possess effective communication skills.
  • Valid, current driver’s license may be required.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: 

  • Full-Time

WORK LOCATION:

  • 1924 W 21st Street, Chicago, IL 60608 – Flexibility to travel to satellite locations required.

BENEFITS:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Vacation time and sick leave
  • Paid holidays
  • Employee assistance program
  • 401k with employer matching
  • Company-paid basic life insurance and AD&D coverage
  • Company-paid short term disability coverage
  • Flexible schedule
  • Tuition Reimbursement

SCHEDULE:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday (some weekends and evenings may apply as needed)
  • Remote work days available

To apply please submit resume and cover letter to resume@elvalor.net regarding interest in this open position.