Grant Accountant
Clifford Beers Community Health Partners (CBCHP) was established to create and
support an integrated network of affiliated nonprofits that work together to deliver "wrap around"
mental health and social services to Connecticut children and families. Helping our partners
provide holistic care and deliver more services to more people is the core mission of Clifford
Beers Community Health Partners.
PURPOSE:
Responsible for providing various accounting functions related to agency grants and contracts and
to support the Director of Budget Reporting & Grants/Development Team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to:
- Prepare invoices and financial reports related to portfolio of grants and contracts
- Update monthly close work-papers for grants receivables and deferred revenues
- Prepare budget related materials and supporting documents required for submission to funders
including continued funding applications, contract renewals, and budget modifications.
- Review bi-weekly payroll allocation changes and prepare journal entries to reclassify
retroactive changes
- Update the current list of employees and all allocations by grant/project
- Record and track the revenue and expenses of each funding source and bring major variances to
the attention of the program directors and the Director of Budgets and Grant Reporting.
COMPETENCIES:
Must demonstrate the following competencies:
Diversity and Inclusion:
Foster an environment in which all members of the organization/agency community,
from staff to providers, partners and clients, are treated equitably and are able to
contribute fully and meaningfully to the mission of the organization/agency. Employees
must make every effort to:
- Exhibit passion aligning with CBCHP'S mission and values
- Treat others with respect
- Be committed to advancing Health Equity and trauma-informed anti-racist
activities, including but not limited to participating in training and collaborating in
related workgroups
- Practice cultural humility
e Elicit and welcome different points of view
Integrity:
Act ethically with honesty and consistency regardless of the situation. Employees must
make every effort to:
- Be accountable for his/her/their own actions
- Make decisions based on what is better for the families and employees
- Build and maintain trust among co-workers and our families
- Uphold honesty in all actions
Excellence:
Commitment to deliver outstanding practices in both managing the organization, service
delivery, and collaborating with partners. Employees must make every effort to:
- Utilize data and research to provide the highest quality of care
- Regularly participate in professional development to stay current with the most
recent and progressive "best" practices
- Promote continuous quality assessment and improvement
Communication:
The ability to express oneself clearly and professionally both in writing, conversations,
and in nonverbal communication with others. Employees must make every effort to:
Oral Communication
- Speak clearly and in an organized manner that can be easily understood
- Express ideas concisely and respectfully
- Summarize or paraphrase his/her/their understanding of what others have said to
verify understanding and prevent miscommunication
- Hold herself/himself/themselves accountable for pitch, speed, tone and volume of
voice while speaking
- Show understanding of professional and cultural implications of body posture,
stance, gestures, proximity to listener, facial expressions and appearance
Written Communication
- Write clear and concise sentences devoid of grammatical and spelling errors
- Tailor writing style to the audience of the message
- Write in a respectful and tactful manner
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Associates degree and demonstrated
relevant office experience
- 2-4 years of accounting experience required
- Payroll & Grant experience a plus
SKILLS:
Must exhibit knowledge and/or proven ability in:
3
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team to accurately accomplish
ongoing assignments within the required time frame needed to meet financial
reporting periods
- Microsoft Office and financial applications, e.g.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
TRAVEL:
- This role may require travel throughout the Greater New Haven area
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
- 30% of the time is spent making repetitive motions
- 30% of the time spent sitting
- 10% walking, bending, standing, stooping, crouching or kneeling
- 30% of the time is spent using hands to type, write, or use controls
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
- Indoors, Environmentally controlled
- Close Physical Proximity to coworkers
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Experience level:
Physical setting:
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hamden, CT 06514: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- What challenges in grant accounting have you experienced in your role?
- What internal controls do you put in place to ensure accuracy and compliance in grant accounting?
- How have your accounting and finance skills developed over your career?
Experience:
- Grant Accounting: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hamden, CT 06514