Grant Accountant - On-Site Position

Future SDAIHC – San Diego American Indian Health Center The grant accountant will serve in advancing the San Diego American Indian Health Center Grant requirements by reading and understanding the notice of award (NOA) of various grants and provide reporting to department leaders by performing grant budget allocations monthly and preparing and submitting invoices and reports to granting agencies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Accomplishes compliance work requirements by orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, guiding employees with regard to grants and projects.
Allocates the time spent on a particular grant to the employee’s schedule and timesheet for proper expense recognition and to ensure compliance.
Ensures compliance with regulations and controls by examining and analyzing records, reports, operating practices, and documentation; recommending opportunities to strengthen the structure for grant/project management and reporting.
Provides management reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing grant and project information.
Plans, organizes, and coordinates the centralized accounting and financial reporting for assigned grant portfolios, including preparing annual and project budgets, forecasting revenue, estimating carryover funds from one year to the next.
Research issues, prepares invoices/billings and collects funds for the support of restricted fund expenditures.
Coordinates with Key personnel at all levels of the organization to support proper and timely expenditure of grant funds in compliance with applicable guidelines and budget deadlines.
Develops positive working relationships to foster a collaborative environment for grant coordination and oversight.
Maintain subject matter expertise regarding regulations and compliance requirements by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional publications.
Identification of potential risk, assessment, planning, reporting and monitoring Responsible for all reporting requirements as assigned.
Other Duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 1 to 2 years of experience.
Preferred: Experience serving a multinational, multicultural population.
Business in Accounting degree preferred.
Special Conditions of Employment: Has a clean driving record and insurance as required by the state.
Has reliable transportation.
COVID-19 Fully Vaccinated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent time management skills Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and meticulous records.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Able to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with all during the course of work.
Bilingual in Spanish/English a plus Must be reliable and extremely trustworthy.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Suite or related programs.
Ability to learn other accounting software systems.
Physical and Mental Requirements: Able to lift/move up to 40 pounds, move from place to place.
Able to sit at a desk and working on a computer for prolonged periods.
Able to stand, bend and reach for prolonged periods.
Ability to do math, organize and prioritize workload, work effectively and efficiently under stress.
Ability to supervise, multitask, understand, and follow instructions.
Ability to proficiently read, write, speak, and understand English.
Customer Service: Actively supports, promotes, and works to fulfill the Mission, Vision, and core values of SDAIHC.
Provides excellent internal and external customer service.
Demonstrates SDAIHC’s Standards of Customer Service Behavior: Compassion, Attitude, Communication, Appearance, Sense of Ownership, and Teamwork.
Participates in on-going customer service training.
In every action, seeks to promote SDAIHC as a top service organization.
Quality Management: Contribute to the success of the organization by participating in quality improvement activities.
Complies with all SDAIHC policies and procedures and proactively participates in the implementation of new initiatives.
Participate and ensures continuous quality improvement process as directed by clinic leadership.
Safety: Ensures regulatory compliance and adherence with policies and procedures related to safe work practices.
Participate in infection prevention through appropriate use of infection control measures during patient treatment and patient interactions.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for maintaining physical spaces, equipment, and supplies.
Uses all appropriate equipment and/or tools to ensure workplace safety.
Immediately reports unsafe working conditions.
Privacy/Compliance: Maintains privacy and security of all patients, employee, and volunteer information and access to such information.
Such information is accessed on a need-to-know basis for business purposes only.
Complies with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligations.
Reports on unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful behavior or activity.
Upholds strict ethical standards.
Flexibility: Available for all shifts and, when required, able to work evenings and weekends.
Disclaimer Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
This job description is subject to change at any time.
Acknowledgement: The San Diego American Indian Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class, political affiliation, or belief.
Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified American Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934, (Title 25, USC Section 472).
Disclaimer Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
This description reflects managements’ assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
This job description is subject to change at any time.
Before you apply, please make sure you share SDAIHC’s mission and values.
We pride ourselves on keeping these values in mind every day as we execute on goals and plan for the future.
We are seeking employees who share the same mindset and commitment to be customer driven, focused on execution, and new innovations.
We succeed by being determined, optimistic team players.