Grant Accountant

Pay Range $67,000 - $77,000

Company Overview

Community Teamwork is a private non-profit organization located in Lowell MA. We employ over 600 employees and are a catalyst for social change. We leverage our programs, our partnerships, and our collective voice to foster equity, compassion, and community engagement by creating housing, education, and economic opportunities.

Position Summary:

As a member of the Revenue Team, the Grant Accountant performs a range of accounting functions, including preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, invoicing contracts, analyzing expenses, and supporting financial reporting and analysis. This role also carries out additional duties as assigned, ensuring all work complies with the organization�s fiscal policies and procedures to maintain the integrity of its financial systems.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and record journal entries, ensuring general ledger and contract coding are accurate and consistent.
• Review profit and loss statements for individual contracts, analyzing expenses against approved budgets and allowable costs.
• Ensure timely and accurate contract billing and financial reporting in accordance with established deadlines.
• Collaborate with internal departments to gather, analyze and interpret financial data to support contract management and decision-making.
• Reconcile contract advances, monitor account receivable, and follow up on outstanding balances as needed.
• Support contract closeouts and assist with fiscal year-end processes, including audit preparation and documentation.
• Uphold the values of CTI � Equity, Integrity, Compassion.

The duties listed above are representative of the work performed. Other related duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in related field required.
• Minimum 2 years of related accounting experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems, with strong overall computer skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and sound judgement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Effective time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Experience working with federal and/or state grants and contracts preferred

Compensation and Benefit Information

At Community Teamwork, our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. We offer:

• 4 Weeks of Paid Time Off - Paid Sick Leave - 12 paid holidays.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Company Paid Life Insurance � Critical Illness Insurance-Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement - Career Advancement and Professional Development Opportunities
• 5% employer contribution to your 401K retirement account after 6 months of employment
• Great co-workers and a great mission with an outstanding Community Action offering a chance to help make a real difference in the lives of those we serve.
• The stated salary range represents the Agency�s good-faith estimate of the compensation for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation within the range will be based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer � Vets/Disabled

This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral member of an innovative team in an organization committed to excellence.