Job Title: Senior Grant Accountant

Location: Naples, Florida

Company: David Lawrence Centers For Behavioral Health (DLC)

Job Type: Full-Time & Salary/Exempt Position
~ Monday-Thursday, 8AM-5PM
~ Friday, 8AM-3PM

Salary: Starting at $70,000 (Ultimate Compensation based on experience, education, language skills and potential impact)

Hiring Incentives: Immediate PTO Accrual, Full Benefits W/401k, Professional Development & Tuition Programs, Wellness Programs & EAP, Licensure & Certification Assistance.

Job Summary: DLC is a fast-growing non-profit behavioral healthcare organization with an annual revenue of over $35million. Our next Senior Grant Accountant will play a crucial role in managing various grants (local, state, and federal) by ensuring accurate financial allocations, billing, and compliance with grantor requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

- Understanding the objectives and deliverables of each grant and reviewing them thoroughly; creating Grant Summary for each grant.

- Developing and maintaining equitable allocations of resources, including direct and indirect costs, across different grants.

- Identifying, collecting, and organizing all necessary billing documentation to maximize reimbursement according to grant terms.

- Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and private grant regulations.

- Submitting grant billing in a timely manner while adhering to grantor specifications.

- Conducting proactive follow-up and collection activities that foster positive relationships with grantor agency personnel.

- Effectively preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual schedules for governmental and private foundation grants.

- Communicating monthly spend down activity and budget vs actual amounts to Program Directors.

- Reviewing local, state, and federal contract invoices monthly.

- Preparing the Monthly CFBHN State Contract Invoice and Incidentals reconciliations.

- Reconciling Units of Service and Incidentals related to CFBHN State Contract.

- Preparing journal entries plus reconciling and analyzing revenue general ledger accounts.

- Collaborate with program managers and finance teams to ensure proper allocation and spending of grant funds.

- Managing the Pre-Award and Post-Award processes.

- Assist in preparation for all local, state, and federal external audits and monitoring visits; same for internal audits.

- Enforcing confidentiality requirements and performing additional duties as assigned by Director of Finance.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's Degree from accredited institution in Business, Accounting, or other -related field = Required

- Non-Profit or Healthcare Grant Accounting Experience = Strongly Preferred

- Thorough knowledge of the following = Required
~ Accounting and auditing principles/procedures/terminology
~ Accounting cycles and account classification
~ Inventory management and financial statement preparation

- Efficient and effective communication skills = Required

- Confidence in handling multiple project deadlines and goals simultaneously = Required

- Ability to relate to a wide variety of co-workers, clientele, and community agencies = Required

- Ability to ensure that all activities are managed according to DLC policies and procedures as well as state and federal regulations = Required

- Spanish Bilingual = Strongly Preferred But Not Required

- Microsoft Office 365 skills (Including Teams/Video Conferencing) and Electronic Medical Records experience = Strongly Preferred

- Staying compliant on all trainings and immunizations = Required

- Ability to pass Level II DCF Mental Health Fingerprinting (General Information can be found HERE), Drug Screen and Local Criminal Check = Required

Physical Requirements: This position requires a mix of physical activities throughout the workday. Duties involve periods of standing, sitting, and walking, often across various areas of the site. The role also includes tasks that may require bending, reaching, and other physical movements. Candidates must be able to occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. A reasonable level of physical stamina and mobility is necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.