Grants Accountant II-10584

The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for homeless and at-risk families, children, and individuals throughout Colorado. The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being, and stability of those it serves.

Our Philosophy of Service: We believe all people have the right to adequate housing and health care. We work to remove the barriers that restrict access to these rights. Society benefits when adequate housing and health care are available to everyone. We create lasting solutions to homelessness by: 

·         Honoring the inherent dignity of those we serve, affirming their capabilities and fostering their hope that a better life is possible. 

·         Building strong, caring and trauma-informed communities through the integration of housing, health care and supportive services. 

·         Advocating for social and racial equity, inclusion and diversity, and challenging the status quo in partnership with our workforce members and those we serve. 

·         Achieving excellence through continuous quality assurance, innovation and professional development. 

·         Using resources judiciously and effectively.  

The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless currently seeks a Grant Accountant who works with the Grant Accounting Manager and grants as they relate to grant billings, grant tracking and recording, grant reporting, and grant analysis. This position assists with and performs general ledger maintenance, recording financial accounting activity, account reconciliation and billing. This position also works with account and general ledger reconciliations as assigned. This position is located at 2111 Champa Street, Denver, CO 80205 and reports to the Grants Manager.

• Choice of HMO or PPO health insurance coverage options: full-time employees contribute only 1% of their earnings for their own HMO health coverage and no more than 4% of their earnings for coverage of eligible dependents. We’re proud to offer same-and opposite-sex domestic partner coverage. 
• Choice of dental insurance or discount plan. 
• Vision insurance.  
• Flexible spending accounts for health care / dependent care / parking expenses. 
• Free basic life and AD&D insurance coverage. 
• Employee Assistance Program, a problem-solving resource available to you and your household members. 
• Dollar-for-dollar retirement plan matching contributions up to 5% of earnings with 3-year vesting. 
• Extensive paid time-off, including 9 holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and three weeks of vacation for new full-time employees in their first year. 

• Provides pre- and post-award fiscal management and compliance of Federal, State, City, and foundation grants awarded to Colorado Coalition for the Homeless.
• Processes (Federal, State, City and Foundation) grant billings and reports as assigned in a timely manner in order to meet due dates.
• Communicates with program staff and contacts for grants to ensure compliance with GAAP, regulations, and grant requirements.
• Monitors spending and auditing to research and resolve any issues relating to grants and audits.
• Performs assignments, some of which are primarily routine and restricted in intricacy, using well established and well-defined procedures, methods and techniques, and receives instruction in the interpretation and application of appropriate fiscal laws, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Performs assignments some of which are not routine and require understanding and interpretation of accounting principles, regulations, and grant requirements to tailor procedures, methods and techniques.
• Assists with the preparation, calculation, determination of eligibility, and tracking of match requirements relating to grants.
• Coordinates with Awarding agencies, Grant Writer, and Program staff regarding budgets and budget amendments.
• Monitors subrecipient’s expenditures and budget to ensure accuracy and compliance. 
• Assists with final and quarterly reporting preparation, review and submittal as assigned.
• Posts grant revenue in Accounts Receivable module and monitors balances, following up on any outstanding payments.
• Performs monthly and annual general ledger duties in order to assist in providing timely and accurate financial statements.
• Assists with additional duties, reconciliations and audit requirements for year end and other ad hoc requests throughout the year.
• Works proactively to identify potential areas of concern and takes initiative to solve problems and offer solutions.
• Provides guidance and training to Coalition and grants/compliance department personnel in the implementation and management of their respective grants. This requires cross-functional knowledge of programs and departments.
• Maintains files and ensures proper retention in accordance with CCH guidelines.
• Document processes and procedures, including implementation of process improvements where possible.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or other business-related field. May be substituted for equivalent work experience.
• Recent grant billing experience or other relevant budgeting, accounting, and data analysis experience.
• Compensation is dependent on total relevant years of experience.

Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is committed to delivering services, making employment-related decisions, selecting volunteers, and selecting vendors without regard to age over 40, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, military status, or any other applicable status protected by law.