Staff Accountant, Grants and Contracts

About Us:

• If you're looking for an opportunity to transform the lives of poor and homeless men, women, and children in your community, we may have a job for you.
• Since 1972, Metropolitan Ministries has been providing life-changing solutions for those who are homeless and at risk of becoming homeless in Tampa Bay.
• We are a grassroots, donor, and volunteer-fueled community nonprofit. At Metropolitan Ministries, we serve families in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk and Hernando counties with compassion, practical help, and a willingness to make a huge difference.

What we offer:

Salary: $60,000 - $62,000

Group health, vision, and dental coverage at affordable rates, along with family coverage if you choose to purchase it.

Preventative care is 100% covered (free) on all plans.

PTO is offered to full-time and part-time employees.

11 days of PTO and 10 paid holidays annually.

Option to participate in the 401K plan with employer match.

$15,000 in employee Life Insurance paid for by Metropolitan Ministries.

Employee Assistance Program

Option to participate in supplemental group insurance plans at affordable rates.

Tuition reimbursement program

Training and career development.

Discounted membership at the YMCA.

Job Functions:

The Staff Accountant, Grants and Contracts will work closely with the finance team to manage grant funding and ensure compliance with grant requirements. They will be responsible for executing financial tasks related to grants, including budget review, monitoring, and reporting.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Prepare financial reports and invoices with required back up documentation for submission to grantors, ensuring compliance with grantor guidelines and timelines.
2. Monitor grant budgets, expenditures, and projections to ensure funds are utilized in accordance with grant agreements and federal regulations.
3. Be the primary fiscal contact for sub-recipients and funders.
4. Monitor coding for designated funds and ensure that the Finance Team has regular updates to designated funds.
5. Analyze grant agreements to understand specific grant requirements, financial reporting, and budget restrictions, and ensure compliance with contract conditions and assurances.
6. Ensure reporting requirements are met.
7. Reconcile grant-related accounts, identifying discrepancies and making the necessary adjustments to maintain accurate financial records.
8. Provide and/or review proposed grant budgets as requested.
9. Compile year-end reports, work papers and back-up needed for various designated fund audits.
10. Ensure validity and accuracy for payroll allocations to ensure payroll is allocated as stipulated in grant agreements and to ensure individual staff are not overallocated.
11. Prepare grant financial reports for key personnel as needed.
12. Coordinate with the Grant Manager and program staff to ensure transactions are properly recorded and agree to the grant/contract agreement, while also ensuring sub-recipient/subcontract financial activities adhere to deliverable deadlines.
13. Applies indirect costs.
14. Support the Holiday Center Operation as directed.
15. Support the team in other tasks as assigned.
16. Meets personal goals and actively contributes to the achievement of team and organizational targets/goals as reflected on the KPI, strategic plan, and department SMART goals.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required with at least 2-5 years of experience working with Grants and fund accounting.

Skills Requirements:

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be able to communicate effectively in English. Computer literate with a working knowledge of general ledger and accounting systems, as well as web-based research tools. Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office required. Works well under pressure and meets deadlines.

Superior analytical skills with above-average MS Excel Skills required. Demonstrate capacity to judge and manage numerous projects simultaneously. Proven ability to be a team player, self-starter and motivated in performing duties and responsibilities of the job and goals of the Finance Department. Flexibility, willingness, and ability to respond to a rapidly changing environment.

Physical Requirements:

Hearing and speaking ability which allows for effective oral communication of information; physical, emotional, and spiritual stamina to handle job-related issues and stress.

Other:

Must demonstrate legal authorization to work in the United States. Must pass applicable pre-employment background screening procedures.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving individuals throughout our local communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances.

Metropolitan Ministries is committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at or via email at

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