AAO Exp Sr Assoc, Grants Mgmt
Job Description
Job Summary:
The Accounting Advisory and Outsourcing (AAO) Experienced Senior Associate supports the work of the grants management team to BDO clients that includes Transactional, Managerial, and Strategic support. Responsibilities include managing all aspects of government and private contracts, including start-ups, renewals, amendments, modifications, and closeouts across BDO clients. The Experienced Senior Associate will also assist with developing and implementing policies and procedures for the team and identifying appropriate technology to automate and streamline procedure.
Job Duties
• Manages the full cycle of grants accounting for client engagements including: monitoring spending to ensure that it is in eligible categories and complies with sponsor guidelines, preparing funder reports on a pre-determined schedule (monthly/ quarterly), partnering with program staff to complete required budget modifications, and closing out each contract on the assigned portfolio
• Monitors ongoing compliance with funder regulations and presents possible instances of non-compliance to clients for resolution
• Prepares and maintains a schedule of variances of budget to actuals by contract to highlight areas of underspending or one-time opportunities to recover previously unbudgeted costs
• Performs account analysis and proposes Journal Entries for assigned contracts as part of the monthly grants close process
• Collaborates with the client Finance Team and/or outsourced team members to maintain salary allocations for grant funded positions
• Coordinates requests for supporting documentation during desk audits and similar requests from funders
• Supports all aspects of government contract audits including pre-audit preparation of requested documents and supporting schedules
• Prepares audit schedules for funder specific audits and assists in the preparation of the SEFA schedule for the client’s organizational audit (as applicable)
• Maintains contractual records, grants correspondence, subcontract information sheets, and a calendar of grant reporting (programmatic and financial)
• In partnership with the Team Lead on the engagement, helps to guide the work of junior support staff, including coordinating deliverables with offshore resources and BDO Rise team members
• Displays an understanding of the internal controls required to review the requirements of federal, state, and local grant awards
• Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities
• N/A
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Education
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Finance, required
Experience
• Five (5) or more years of professional experience in Nonprofit finance management, required
• Experience with analyzing direct and indirect cost allocation methodology used by clients and preparing a worksheet for negotiated indirect cost rate proposal, preferred
License(s)/Certification(s)
• N/A
Software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, required
• Excel proficiency, required
Experienced With Non-profit Accounting Systems, Intacct (Sage), Preferred
Languages
• N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Strong knowledge of federal, state and local government grant administration regulations including the CFR and Unifrom Guidance
• Working knowledge of NYC contracts administered by the Department of Homeless Services, Human Resources Administration, Department of Health & Mental Hygiene, the Department for the Aging, the Department of Youth & Community Development, the Department of Education, and the Department of Housing & Urban Development
• Working knowledge of NYC & NYS grants administration portals, including , PASSPort, Statewide Financial System and the Consolidated Financial Reporting System
• Ability to work independently and be self-reliant while still working effectively in a team environment
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and other stakeholders
• Ability to have a strong attention to detail and the ability to analyze data and communicate the results in a concise manner
• Ability to effectively handle multiple projects concurrently
• Ability to travel as needed
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
California Range: $95,000 - $115,000
Colorado Range: $95,000 - $115,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $95,000 - $115,000
Washington Range: $95,000 - $115,000
About Us
Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.
At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.
BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.
We Are Committed To Delivering Exceptional Experiences To Middle Market Leaders By Sharing Insight-driven Perspectives, Helping Companies Take Business As Usual To Better Than Usual. With Industry Knowledge And Experience, a Breadth And Depth Of Resources, And Unwavering Commitment To Quality, We Pride Ourselves On
• Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
• Empowering team members to explore their full potential
• Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
• Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
• Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
• Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
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Accounting
Finance and Accounting/Auditing
Full-time