Senior Grant Accountant and Revenue Manager

Birch Family Services is a leading provider of education, employment, and community support services for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities and their families in New York City. Every year, the organization supports more than 2,000 people across 31 locations in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx. From preschool to graduation, employment, housing, and beyond, Birch Family Services provides fully integrated programs and services to support individuals in achieving their goals across their lifetime. 

Position Summary 

The Grant Accountant and Revenue Manager is a frontline, hands-on position that supports the agency in grants / financial reporting, and accounting functions, including and not limited to the management and administration of all Birch Family Services Government and Private Grants Portfolio. In addition, the position will be responsible for various accounting functions, including and not limited to monthly journal entries and reconciliations. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Grants Management 

• Coordinate Grants Reporting and Budget submission with Program Partners and Funders
• Liaise with Grant Funders and Program partners
• Provide Quarterly Analyses to Stakeholders
• Maintain complete electronic system of grants filing as required.  Ensure compliance with requirements for all Grants. 
• Maintains the grants AR sub-leger and ensures that the receivables are appropriately recorded and managed for the relevant grants. 
• Assists Budget Department with the preparation of Annual Grants budgets and forecasting. 
• Meet with Program Partner for monthly status updates. 
• Proactive in management of the Grants
• Collaborates in Ad-hoc Projects as needed. 
• Provide Support During Audit for all Grants.

Accounting Functions 

• Monthly journal entries related to grant billing and any grant-related transactions. 
• Create and process all monthly Grant invoices.  
• Track and maintain accurate Cash Receipts.

Position Requirements: 

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is required. A relevant master’s degree is a strong plus.
• Maintain certification in areas of expertise. 
• Minimum of 3 yrs. experience. 
• Ability to interact with diverse groups of stakeholders. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. 
• Should have the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work 

This is a full-time position; days and hours of work are generally Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (35 hrs. per week). Flexibility in work schedule will be necessary to accommodate agency functions and meetings as assigned.  

Other Duties  
Please note, that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. In addition, duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. 

Physical Demands:

This position operates in a professional office environment and requires the ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for extended periods.
• Use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and external partners in person, over the phone, and via email.
• Occasionally move about the office to access files, office equipment, and attend meetings.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

EEO Statement:

Birch Family Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Birch Family Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Birch Family Services expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Birch Family Services’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.