Sacred Heart Community Service is hiring a
Sacred Heart Community Service located in San José, CA is looking for a Senior Accountant specializing in government grants administration to act as point person on approximately $15M in ARRA Stimulus grants.
This position will be the liaison to SHCS program staff, subcontractors, and government grantors, devising policies and procedures to ensure compliance, documenting and communicating those policies and procedures, training staff and subcontractors, and monitoring progress. This position will also be responsible for submitting all reporting and invoicing and ensuring the accuracy of those reports. This position will also be expected to administer all the associated subcontracts including monitoring fiscal performance against budgets, compliance monitoring and producing contract modifications when necessary.
This individual must be self-starter, organized and detail oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills, and must have an ability to work flexibly and creatively and have a passion for our mission – to change lives and impact poverty. For 45 years, SHCS has been one of the leading institutions addressing poverty in Santa Clara County through a strategy that combines meeting basic needs, offering tools for self-sufficiency, and engaging the wider community to be involved.
The Senior Accountant is a member of the Finance and Operations team and reports to the Finance Manager.
Description of Duties
Grant Administration (Federal, Local and private Foundation) (70%)
General Accounting (20%)
Other (10%)
Required Qualifications and Experience
Commitment to our vision of a community united to ensure every child and adult is free from poverty.
BS degree in Accounting
5-10 years of accounting experience.
At least 2-3 years of experience accounting for federal grants with knowledge of HUD and HHS regulations.
Superior oral and written communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners.
Excellent organizational skills and proven ability to meet deadlines.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to multi-task and shift priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent computer skills, including the Microsoft Office suite of programs.
Proficiency with Quickbooks.
Preferred
Position is exempt, full time and reports to the Finance Manager.
Compensation
Salary Range: $55,000-$62,000 DOE.
Benefits including: medical, dental, paid holidays, sick time, professional development and more.
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