Grant Accountant

The National Restaurant Association and National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation are proud to be part of a highly respected industry, providing hospitality, opportunity, and quality of life. Much like the industry we represent, we have a dynamic, diverse, and inclusive culture, grounded in trust, hospitality, collaboration, and innovation. These are the core values that inspire our work, and what we are looking for an experienced Grant Accountant to join our Finance team.

The purpose of this position is to maintain the integrity of the organization’s financial records with an emphasis on grant reporting, maintain account reconciliations, assist with preparation of Federal (Department of Labor) reporting and cash management, prepare materials for GAAP, Federal and Donor audits, and work on special projects as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a deep knowledge of the organization’s financial operations and contribute to the development of improved internal operational procedures.


• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations


• Prepare journal entries for month-end close


• Communicate with various program managers and program staff on financial reporting related inquires


• Analyze grant contracts for proper GAAP restriction accounting treatment under ASC 958


• Prepare workpapers and other materials for year end GAAP audit and annual federal monitoring audits


• Assist Controller with cash management and tracking of Federal grant expenditures


• Review AP bills for proper project code and account classification for proper accounting treatment


• Work on special projects and ad hoc reporting as required within the financial reporting department


• Work as an accounting team member to accomplish the Association and Foundations’ goals

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required, CPA a plus


• 1-3 years of accounting experience, not-for-profit accounting experience preferred


• Experience using NetSuite preferred, but not required


• Strong Excel skills


• Ability to learn computer software quickly


• Ability to work independently on complex accounting projects


• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, including strong business writing skills


• Strong organizational and time management skills


• Ability to work as part of a team


• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills


• Ability to maintain confidentiality of work records

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We strongly encourage women, people of color, people with disabilities and veterans to apply for our job openings. This commitment supports our policy of developing and capitalizing on the abilities of all our team members, as well as selecting, developing and promoting those who are best qualified.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)