Ascendo Resources is actively seeking a Grants Accountant with Government Contract Billing Experience for an immediate, full-time, hybrid position.

Our client, a mission-driven non-profit organization, is located in Manhattan, NY.

The ideal candidate will have government contract billing experience, specifically with DHS or HASA. Experience with pivot tables and VLOOKUPs in Excel is required.

Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am - 5pm (35 hours)

Hybrid Schedule: 3 Days Onsite ; 2 Days WFH

Pay Rate: $38/hr - $40/hr

Salary: $70,000/year - $75,000/year

Benefits: M/D/V, 401k, PTO, annual salary increases, vacation days, etc.

Job Summary: Works under the Contract Manager to prepare and monitor contract expenditure reporting. Assist in recognizing budget spending and need for modifications.

Major Duties:

• Prepare monthly billing/expenditure reports
• Prepare monthly variance analysis to ensure proper control of billing to budget
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets for agency government contracts
• Work with Contract Manager to recognize and assist in the preparation of budget modifications as necessary
• Work with Contract Manager to recognize and prepare journal vouchers as necessary
• Enter budgets and modifications into accounting software and utilize the system to prepare billing/expenditure reports, as well as variance reports
• Maintain detailed, organized file histories for each government contract
• Support Program staff to properly manage contract spending and documentation
• Work closely with other team members under supervision of Contract Manager, other finance staff, and other support departments to best support contract management
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Contract Manager and Assistant Director - Contracts & Budgets 

 Qualifications:

• PASSport grant portal experience
• Experience with Governmental Contracts
• Experience with Government programs such as DHS, HASA, DOHMH
• Pivot tables/vlookups experience
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

For a quicker response, please send your resume to jcanabal@ascendo.com

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Josh Canabal