TEMPORARY GRANTS ACCOUNTANT

Freedom House promotes the spread of freedom and democracy around the world through research, effective 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, Nations in Transit, and Countries at the Crossroads.  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 be responsible for the general financial oversight of private and US government funded grants, grants financial reporting and closeouts, budget analysis, and enforcement of USG regulation expenditures. This position is based in Washington DC and reports to the Grant Manager. This is a temporary 40 hours per week position that will last through December 2013.

Some Duties and Responsibilities

Review proposals and budgets to ensure full cost recovery and assist with preparation of all budget amendments and revisions
Assist with projects related to cost allocation methods, budget templates, grants compliance policies, etc.
Monitor and analyze all monthly grant expenditures, funding obligations, program budget projections and work-plans
Perform all reporting functions to the funders including the preparation of quarterly SF425 financial reports
Review program payment requests, field office financial reports, cash requests, and sub-grant reports to ensure compliance with funder regulations and Freedom House’s policies and procedures
Reconcile and analyze variances of program status reports vs. government mandated financial reports
Monitor compliance with programmatic objectives, financial obligations, and reporting requirements as outlined in the contracts and grant agreements
Monitor progress made to fulfill all program cost sharing commitments
Review and analyze approved budget vs. actual program status reports to ensure the accuracy of data and prevent cost overruns
Assist with development and implementation of annual program risk assessment plan
Conduct staff grants compliance training
Perform grants closeouts and monitoring
Periodically review and sign the sub-grant tracking sheet and oversee monitoring of sub-grant disbursements
Maintain all grants notebooks, update key information, and file all correspondence
Assist in preparation of internal and donor audits
Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration with emphasis in accounting
Minimum 5 years of experience working with European Union grants such as EIDHR funded programs
Minimum 3 – 4 years of relevant experience in progressive accounting and grants administration
Strong ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Experience encompassing A/P, General Ledger, transaction analysis, budgeting, and account reconciliation
Strong familiarity with OMB Circulars A-110, A-122, and A-133
Prior experience working with NGO accounting in a fast paced finance department preferred
Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality regarding all aspects of work at all times

Contact Details

Email:
recruiting@freedomhouse.org

Application Instructions

Qualified and Interested applicants
We invite qualified candidates to send a resume, and cover letter with salary history and desired salary (only candidates who send salary requirements will be considered for the position) to: recruiting@freedomhouse.org or fax at (202) 822-3893, Attention: HR Dept., referencing 2013-032Temp. GA in the subject line. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

Only candidates authorized to work in the U.S. without any restrictions need apply.

EOE M/F/D/V