• Grants Accountant and Contracts Manager

    The Chicago Lighthouse (Chicago, IL)


    Grants Accountant and Contracts Manager

    Job Details

    Job Location

     

    Chicago, IL

    Position Type

    Full Time

    Education Level

    4 Year Degree

     

    Salary Range

     

    $60000.00 - $75000.00 Salary

     

    Travel Percentage

     

    None

     

    Job Shift

     

    Day

     

    Job Category

     

    Accounting

    Job Description

    **STATEMENT OF PURPOSE** **:** Responsible for timely processing of various activities as outlined below in the accounting department. Main functions related to government (and other funders) grant reporting, processing, and completing applications.

    SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO** **:

    + Prepares all governmental grant (city, state, federal) and commercial contract billings as needed on a bi-monthly, monthly or quarterly basis. Submits proper forms and supporting backup as directed in the contract. Enters billing into accounting system.

    + Works closely with governmental agencies on both the finance and program sides to ensure contracts are fulfilled.

    + Works closely with internal program counterparts and commercial client liaisons (as needed) on both the finance and program sides to ensure contracts are fulfilled.

    + Keeps in-house staff informed of any changes regarding the contract as well as unspent funds and personnel allocations.

    + Works closely with Advancement team, staff from program departments and staff of the granting agency to prepare all budgets and accompanying paperwork for all contract renewals.

    + Prepares Quarterly State Use Reports.

    + Maintains PAR (Personnel Activity Report) Worksheets.

    + Prepares grant budgets.

    + Acts as backup to Accounts Receivable Accountant.

    + Prepares Monthly Grant and General Ledger Account Reconciliations.

    + Monitors accounts receivable for call center customers and government agencies and follows-up on past dues as needed.

    + Assists in the preparation of year-end audit schedules.

    + Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

    QUALIFICATIONS** **:

    + Bachelor’s degree in accounting.

    + Previous experience with governmental grant processing in a non-profit setting.

    + Three to five years of experience in general accounting and/or financial analysis required.

    + Must be able to work independently and handle multiple projects.

    + Strong technical, analytical, and communication skills needed.

    + Proficiency in computerized accounting systems (Sage Intacct a plus) and spreadsheet applications required (Word and Excel).

    + Commitment to our mission of providing opportunities for people who are blind, visually impaired, deaf-blind, or multi-disabled is essential.

     

    Employee Benefits

    _BENEFIT PACKAGE UP TO AN ADDITIONAL 25% OF SALARY INCLUDING:_

    + 10 days paid vacation

    + 12 paid holidays

    + 6 sick days accrued over the year

    + Insurance Eligibility the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment

    + Medical (~65% covered by the Chicago Lighthouse), dental and vision insurance offered

    + Short/long term disability

    + Life insurance 2x salary

    + Employee recognition events

    + Company matched 401(k) plan

    + Reasonably priced delicious food options on site (except at Glenview location)

     

    The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired is an Equal Opportunity Employer in full compliance with local, state, and federal Civil Rights & Affirmative Action laws. The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired maintains a strong policy of accommodation and a consistent practice of employing qualified individuals with disabilities. All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, sexual orientation, military status, order of protection status or unfavorable discharge from military service.