Freedom House promotes the spread of freedom and democracy around the world through research, advocacy, and programs that support frontline activists. We are a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our highly regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World, Freedom of the Press, Freedom on the Net, and Nations in Transit. With 13 field offices and two U.S. offices, we support the right of every individual to be free.
Position Summary
The Grants Accountant will perform post-award administration, management, and financial reporting for multiple grants, sub-grants, and contracts, ensuring strict compliance with donor, Freedom House, and regulatory requirements. This position is based in Washington DC and reports to the Grants Manager.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure all grants, contracts, and subgrants are expended in compliance with funder requirements and Freedom House policies and procedures
- Participate in reviewing, negotiating, and modifying grants and contracts in line with Freedom House guidelines
- Provide financial evaluation of program expenses including variance and advise program managers accordingly
- Prepare financial status reports, review and analyze trends, costs, financial commitments, and obligations incurred
- Review contracts for compliance, and guide and train staff on contracts management
- Generate journal entries and reports, and verify postings against invoice/supporting documentation
- Prepare financial reports, reimbursement requests, and draw-down of funds in strict adherence with funder requirements
- Reconcile accounts, closeout grants, and maintain accurate and complete grant related records
- Serve as the point of contact for assigned grants and subgrants including compliance related inquiries
- Assist supervisor in streamlining processes, and in developing best practice procedures
- Draft finance guidelines, policies and procedures on grants, subgrants, and contract administration
- Monitor applicable federal regulations for changes and updates to grants
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business with emphasis in finance
- Two to four years grants management, auditing, or finance, with emphasis in grant accounting
- Two years of experience in international non-profit finance or accounting
- Two years of experience in USG grants administration
- Experience using accounting software
- Working knowledge of U.S. federal regulations for awards specifically OMB A-110, OMB A-122, 22 CFR 226, 22 CFR 228, 22 CFR145, and 2 CFR 200
- Ability to apply GAAP, and work within strict guidelines and procedures
- Expert knowledge of general ledger, transaction analysis, budgeting, and account reconciliation
- Knowledge of grants administration, and ability to interpret grants-related governmental documents and accurately respond to them
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to apply superb attention to detail and consistently produce timely and error-free work
- Strong ability to plan, organize, prioritize work, and multi task under pressure to meet tight deadlines
- Ability to successfully work with diverse groups with limited or no understanding of finance
- Demonstrate strong analytical skills, excellent judgment in problem solving and decision making
- Leadership experience preferred
We offer great benefits including
- Generously subsidized dental insurance
- Generously subsidized vision insurance
- Generously subsidized health insurance with three options (HMO, POS, PPO)
- 100% employer paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
- 100% employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
- Supplemental/voluntary life insurance for employee, spouse, and child(ren)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with generous matching funds with 2 year 100% vesting schedule
- Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursable expenses
- Transportation pre-tax payroll deduction for metro, and garage parking in DC
- Generous paid vacation leave, sick leave, personal leave, and holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement for graduate studies
- And much more…
Work Environment and Physical Demands
Essential functions are typically performed in an office setting with a low level of noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer
This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder may differ from those outlined in the job description and that other duties, as assigned, may be part of the job. Freedom House may add, change, or remove essential and other duties at any time.
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