Financial Assistant - Grant Writer

Job Description

Job Description

The Financial Assistant will assist in the preparation of grant requests, audits and documentation, monthly management reports and accompanying schedules.

What we offer:

• Salary range: $60,000-$65,000 annually
• Full-time Monday - Friday
• Health, dental, vision, life
• PTO
• 401k (matching)

Expectations:

• Support the company’s vision and mission in all activities
• Demonstrates core values of commitment, open communication, respect and excellent service.
• Represents and conducts all activities in a professional, business-like manner
• Comply with all Company employee policies and safety policies

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares and processes grant work to include data entry and tracking for budget submissions and audits.
• Prepare and review monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts
• Prepares general ledgers journal entries
• Assist in the preparation of monthly management reports and accompanying schedules
• Assist with the preparation and completion of quarterly NYS excise tax returns
• Maintain procedure and workflow documents
• Assist with special projects assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the abilities needed to perform the essential function of this position in both an office and field environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• Two-year degree in accounting or related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous grant preparation and processing preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments
• Ability to take on new tasks with high level of difficulty
• Able to work collectively with the accounting team associates and personnel supervisors
• Superior organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Pass all pre-employment screenings

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

STA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants; returning military are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.