Grants Accountant

GRANTS ACCOUNTANT

Martha’s Table requires all team members and classroom volunteers to have completed a COVID-19 primary series and received one booster dose. Team members who are not yet eligible for a booster must submit proof of their booster vaccination within 2 months of receiving their final primary series dose or an original monovalent booster vaccine to hr@marthastable.org.

Martha’s Table will consider waiving the vaccination requirement for:

• Team members who object in good faith and in writing, pursuant to procedures established by the City Administrator or his or her designee, that the employee’s vaccination would violate their sincerely held religious beliefs; and

• Team members who have obtained and submitted written certification from a physician or other licensed health professional who may order an immunization, that being vaccinated for COVID-19 is medically inadvisable because of the employee’s medical condition.

Team members who believe they qualify for either exemption must submit a request for a waiver along with appropriate documentation to support their request to hr@marthstable.org.

Martha's Table is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants who are unable to be vaccinated for religious or medical reasons should contact Human Resources (hr@marthastable.org) as soon as possible to engage in the interactive process and explore what, if any, reasonable accommodations Martha's Table is able to offer.

ABOUT MARTHA’S TABLE

At Martha’s Table, we believe that every Washingtonian deserves the opportunity to thrive. For over forty years, we have worked to support strong children, strong families, and strong communities by increasing access to quality education, health and wellness, and family resources.

Together, we are “One MT.”  This means we work across all three of our locations to support our shared mission. In all that we do, we exemplify our four core values of respect, compassion, teamwork, and accountability. These values -- and our commitment to “white glove service” -- guide how we engage with the communities we stand alongside and how we work together as a team. When you come to Martha’s Table -- as a guest or as a team member --  you are valued and you deserve our very best.

In order to be the best version of MT, we are deeply committed to equitable practices. We apply the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in providing programming and services; in creating our Board; in partnerships and procurement; and in hiring, training, and advancing our team members.

We invest in our team members’ personal and professional goals through our “STEP” program, which includes tuition for continuing education, certifications, and professional development; funding to unlock financially held transcripts; and flexible leave options.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position reports directly to the Accounting Manager and is responsible for supporting the financial infrastructure and systems needed to support Martha’s Table’s growth in accordance with its Strategic Planning Goals.  The Grant Accountant will work with the Accounting Manager and Chief Financial Officer to manage effective financial and administrative systems.

POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages the grants management operations, ensuring the appropriate use and accurate reporting of all financial transactions on grants and restricted funds
• Prepares monthly internal and external grant and restricted funds reports
• Prepares journal entries and manages schedules (i.e prepaids, fixed assets, temporary restricted schedule, etc) to assist with month end closing 
• Completes monthly bank and account reconciliations
• Assist with other finance duties, as assigned

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Strong commitment to Martha’s Table’s mission and a clear sense of the critical role the Grant Accountant plays in advancing that mission
• Demonstrated commitment to Martha’s Table’s core values of compassion, respect, teamwork, and accountability 
• Two to three years of related accounting experience, such as general ledger and grants management, preferably in a nonprofit setting
• Demonstrated experience in computerized accounting software, i.e. Blackbaud Financial Edge; and Microsoft
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask and manage in a fast paced environment
• Ability to collaborate with multiple departments

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

•  Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration preferred (5+ years without Bachelor’s, preferably in a nonprofit setting).

WORKING CONDITIONS

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee will routinely operate typical business office equipment, including computer hardware.