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United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley

Grant Accountant

1110 American Pkwy
Allentown, PA

Full-Time

$60,000.00 - $65,000.00 annual salary


Position: Grant Accountant
Department: Finance
Supervisor: Chief Financial Officer
Status: Salary, Exempt, Full-time
Salary Range: $60k - $65k
Location: Allentown, PA
 
Position Description Grant Accountant
The Grant Accountant provides financial oversight and general ledger management for all non-campaign in-bound grants.

Accountabilities:
  1. Manage grant revenues and expenses within the general ledger (50% of time)
  2. Manage financial aspects of portfolio of assigned individual grants (20% of time)
  3. Lead grant implementation and compliance meetings (5% of time)
  4. Collaborate with grant teams to develop grant proposals (5% of time)
  5. Manage finance department fiscal year grant information (5% of time)
  6. Improve & innovate grant finance processes & utilization of software (5% of time)


Work Experience and/or Education Required 
Bachelors degree required in accounting or a relevant field. 3-plus years of paid work experience in non-profit accounting or grant administration. Relevant education considered in lieu of work experience.
 
Skills Required
  • Proficient in MS Excel and accounting software (Blackbaud Financial Edge preferred).
  • Exceptional eye for compliance and detail.
  • Understanding of federal, state and county grant compliance.
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
  • Understanding of and commitment to the mission, vision, and goals of United Way.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley is an equal opportunity employer.
Benefits Package
In addition to the base pay and annual merit increases this position is eligible for a full benefits package including subsidized medical, vision and dental insurance, fully paid life and ltd insurance, a 401k retirement plan with employer contributions and a generous paid leave policy.
 
Work Location
This position is based in the UWGLV office located in Allentown, PA and is required to report in person to that office at least 3 days a week.




• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Prescription drug coverage
• 401K with company match
• Paid Life Insurance
• Long term disability leave
• Wellness program
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Flexible work schedule
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Student loan forgiveness program
• Onsite gym
With our organization, you will be working every day to ensure children succeed in school, families achieve self-sufficiency and seniors thrive in our community. We offer competitive salaries, opportunity for growth, the camaraderie of great co-workers and a comprehensive benefits package.
  1. Manage grant revenues and expenses within the general ledger (50% of time)
  2. Manage financial aspects of portfolio of assigned individual grants (20% of time)
  3. Lead grant implementation and compliance meetings (5% of time)
  4. Collaborate with grant teams to develop grant proposals (5% of time)
  5. Manage finance department fiscal year grant information (5% of time)
  6. Improve & innovate grant finance processes & utilization of software (5% of time)
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
  • 3 or more years of professional work experience in non-profit accounting or grant administration.
  • Able to work in person at the UWGLV office in Allentown, PA at least 3 days per week.
  • Understanding of federal, state and county grant compliance.
  • Not related to or in a domestic partnership with any current employee of UWGLV
  • Accept a background check to be performed
  • Minimum Bachelors Degree
  • Knowledge in: Microsoft Excel
  • Knowledge in: Accounting Software
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.