Grant Accountant (Remote)

• Location: Administrative Offices - 601 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
• We are recruiting for a mission-driven Grant Accountant (Remote) to join our team!
• We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey.

Our Values

Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency

Department

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Job Summary

Under moderate supervision, performs full performance professional level accounting work: processes financial transactions: prepares financial records, reports, and invoices; and guides management through financial decision making to ensure compliance with fiscal rules and policies in accordance with using audit guidelines, including GAAP, GASB, FASB accounting regulations, and 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance).

Essential Functions

Prepares and submits sponsor invoices including: selection of the proper invoice forms; verification of the accuracy and completeness of all information on the invoice; gathering necessary back-up documentation, reports, or certifications to support expenses; obtaining required department approvals. (40%)

Maintains compliance and fiscal accountability with regard to rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and as applicable 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Audits complex financial records and transactions; identifying and researching discrepancies; resolving, or making recommendations, errors; recording and reviewing cost transfers. (25%)

Performs central Federal Draw process for entire team on a rotation basis. Enters journal entries for teammates as needed. (10%)

Performs final reviews of awards/contracts/project expenditures, payments, and accounts receivable in the award closeout process. (10%)

Prepares of Federal Financial Reports (SF-425) and any other sponsor financial reports required as per contracts, in compliance with regulations. (5%)

Monitors and follows-up on open Accounts Receivable. Performs collections activities for past due debts and escalates as appropriate. (5%)

Maintains Standard Work and performs continuous process improvement. (5%)

Education

Bachelor's Degree or 4 more years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's Degree Required

Work Experience

1-3 years One to three years of sponsored project (post-award) administration or professional level accounting experience reconciling accounting discrepancies, analyzing expenditures, and preparing financial reports. Required

Licenses

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance)

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

• Decision Making - Specifies goals and obstacles to achieving those goals, generates alternatives, considers risks, and evaluates and chooses the best alternative in order to make a determination, draw conclusions, or solve a problem.
• Interpersonal Skills - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, cooperation, concern, and politeness to others and relates well to different people from varied backgrounds and different situations.
• Mathematical Reasoning - Solves practical problems by choosing appropriately from a variety of mathematical and statistical techniques.
• Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Interpersonal Skills - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, cooperation, concern, and politeness to others and relates well to different people from varied backgrounds and different situations.
• Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting and auditing sufficient to be able to establish, maintain, understand and interpret various accounting systems, for general purposes or to assist others.
• Knowledge of budgeting principles and practices sufficient to be able to perform a variety of duties related to the work assignment.
• Knowledge of computers and software sufficient to be able to evaluate system capabilities and troubleshoot systems following implementation.
• Learning - Uses efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills; uses training, feedback, or other opportunities for self-learning and development.
• Reading - Understands and interprets written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Shift

Days (United States of America)

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$61,400.00 - $89,000.00 / yr

Additional Locations: Fully Remote (CO)