Location: Borrego Springs, CA

Summary:

Under the supervision of the VP of Finance, The Grants and Projects Accountant performs the accounting and financial service functions for programs funded by grants or special revenue. These functions include: preparing financial projections and budgets, actual v. budget reporting, reviewing/monitoring of individual grants and transactions for compliance with private, local, state and federal fund requirements, billing and collections, journal entries, and financial grant reporting including preparation of reports for granting authorities and the district’s annual report. Position may also be required to verify budget proposals for grant applications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Administrative Functions:

1. Plans, organizes, and coordinates the centralized accounting and financial reporting for assigned grant portfolio and project management, including preparing annual and project budgets, forecasting revenue, estimating any carry-over of funds from one year to the next.

2. Researches issues, prepares invoices/ billings and collects funds for the support of restricted fund expenditures, program and grant management.

3. Prepares or assists in the preparation of all applicable fiscal reports for sponsored programs and ensures the timely submission thereof.

4. Coordinates with key personnel at all levels to support proper and timely expenditure of grant funds in compliance with applicable guidelines and budget deadlines.

5. Develops positive working relationships to foster a collaborative environment for grant and project coordination and oversight.

6. Attends professional development training and stay abreast of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars and their applicability to grant management related audit, federal regulations, state laws and District policies, and any workshops or seminars on grants or special revenues.

7. Compiles year-end reports, work papers and analysis necessary for the auditors to complete the yearly audit of the grants.

8. Maintains grant and project fiscal records and accounting software records.

9. Reviews and approve journal entries for direct reports, assigns account codes and monitors charges for reasonableness and compliance with district policies and procedures. Other related duties as assigned

10. Oversite and Management of Capitation contracts and monthly and yearly reporting requirements.

11. Manages and maintains records for all capital acquisitions and coordinates with all staff for projects and new sites.

12. Oversite and management of 330 grant in coordination with 330 compliance and reporting independent contractor.

13. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. BA/BS in related field and CPA/CMA preferred or equivalent work experience

2. Minimum five years’ experience in accounting and finance. At least 1-year experience in Borrego Community Health Foundation accounting department, Excel skills, and accounting software knowledge.

3. Must have a strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

4. Ability to create Policies and Procedures and enforce them.

5. Ability to work independently, with little supervision.

6. Ability to Direct and Supervise.