Overview:

The Accountant, grant accounting is responsible for all aspects of the financial management, and supports all strategic and programmatic matters as they relate to accounting, fiscal/grant compliance and budget management, and financial analysis for the variety of federal/ local and private grants. Remote work opportunities are being offered for two days of the regular work week for this position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Working knowledge of trial balance, profit and loss statements, balance sheets and month-end processes, and support annual and government agency audit tasks.
• Directly work with program managers to monitor the complete life cycle of local and federal government and private foundation grants, including but not limited to: managing grant reporting deadlines, monitoring the budget and spending status of assigned grants, and ensuring requirements for monitoring and financial reporting are met for all federally funded grant programs as required by 2 CFR Part 200.
• Prepare and manage grant budgets, and initiate requests and provide information for budget revisions or amendment requests.
• Prepare, complete, submit, and ensure accuracy and timeliness of all financial and close-out reports in assigned grant portfolio. Assist with management of grant award funding and communicate with sponsor on questions/issues.
• Prepare monthly payroll allocation process and reconciliation of staff allocations between grants and financial systems.
• Monitor compliance with federal regulations and spending of subcontracted agencies to ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and reporting requirements. Review subcontracted agencies’ financial reports and track payments to subcontracted agencies.
• Work with controller to ensure appropriate internal controls for all contracts and grants management function.
• Other duties as may reasonably be assigned by the controller to support the financial and grant management functions.

Key Garden competencies/behaviors desired:

• Communicates in a manner that gains the trust and support of others at all levels.
• Works effectively with others despite differences of opinion and style; builds alliances. Has a tolerance for opposing points of view.
• Strives for collaboration. Works cooperatively, as a positive contributor to the team.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and shows kindness in all workplace interactions.
• Makes decisions appropriate for level of responsibility.
• Can effectively adapt to change; can shift gears comfortably; is flexible, and embraces change with a “can-do” attitude.
• Is self-aware; knows personal strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback and is open to negative feedback as an opportunity for improvement.
• Is cool under pressure; can be counted on to hold things together during tough times; can handle stress; is not knocked off balance by the unexpected; is a settling influence during a crisis.
• Recognizes problems, constructively identifies and articulates solutions.
• Picks up garbage when it is seen regardless of position.
• Follows safety guidelines to ensure a safe working environment and consistently demonstrates safe work behaviors.
• Is welcoming of new hires.

Qualifications:

Our ideal candidate will have the following:

Bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree in business administration, nonprofit financial management, or accounting preferred; at least three years of experience managing grants and nonprofit finances preferred.

*The Chicago Botanic Garden requires all existing employees to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated by October 15, 2021; hires after this date must be fully vaccinated upon hire or may request a medical/religious exemption after an offer is extended.*

Why Apply? Come work in a setting that is like no other as you support our mission: We cultivate the power of plants to sustain and enrich life. Take the first step toward being one of the employees who make the Garden one of the treasures of the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Apply today. Please note that applicants who do not meet the required qualifications will not be considered.

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Disclaimer: 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 an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of personnel so classified.

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