<p>Company Overview: Eau Claire Cooperative Health Center, Inc. (dba Cooperative Health) is a leading community health center serving the Midlands of South Carolina since 1981. It is deeply rooted in its mission of providing accessible, high quality, compassion health care in the spirit of the Good Samaritan. The organization's values of: treating each other with respect, putting people first, being excellent at what we do, promoting a collaborative work environment, improving community/population health, fostering innovative thinkers, and getting results, are core attributes of every employee at Cooperative Health.</p> <p>Job Summary</p> <p>Under the general oversight of the Accounting Manager, the Grants Accountant is responsible for preparing financial statements, maintaining cash controls, providing financial reporting and analysis in support of Cooperative Health's complex portfolio of federal, state, and local grants to include special projects. This position is also responsible for the operations of post-award grant administration and related accounting duties. Working closely with the Grants Administrator, Accounting Manager, and Program Coordinators, the Grants Accountant will focus heavily on budgeting, compliance, reporting and variance analysis functions. This position is established to work in close collaboration with the Grants Administration Department's teams to accurately account for project costs, thoroughly analyze variances to budget and clearly communicate these results to management.</p> <p>Essential Job Functions</p> <ul> <li>Performs grant-related post-award functions, including budget and expense analysis, P&L statements, periodic invoicing, financial reporting, labor distribution changes, reconciliations (bank and balance sheets), re-budgeting and grant closeout functions as required. </li><li>Develops grants templates. </li><li>In concert with the Controller, identify opportunities for process improvement and implement change. </li><li>Prepares accurate and timely financial reports to grantors as required. </li><li>Prepare accurate and timely financial reports on grants, including forecasting, for internal management purposes. </li><li>Work with the Controller on cash flow forecasts for programs. </li><li>Serve as point of contact for grants teams' expense approval in concert with the Grants Administrator. </li><li>Reviews invoices and provide account codes, when appropriate, for proper project accounting. </li><li>Produces budget and expense analysis report. </li><li>Prepares and distributes periodic invoices for project reimbursement. </li><li>Work with Grants Administrator, Controller and Clinical Research and Special Populations staff in the development of forecasts, budgets and budget revisions for programs. </li><li>Communicates monthly financial results with appropriate program staff, informing them of financial position of the project. </li><li>Coordinates with the Controller to process journal entries to various projects if needed. </li><li>Perform ad-hoc financial analysis in response to requests or to provide support to various programs. </li><li>Prepares site income statements. Visits site offices in order to support financial management of budgeted funds to include financial management overviews with site office staff and partner staff. </li><li>Coordinate the monthly review and reconciliation of each grant. </li><li>Supports required audits. </li><li>Other duties as assigned. </li><li></li></ul> <p>.</p> <p>Education & Experience:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree in Accounting / Finance. </li><li>Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) </li><li>Qualifying experience must include at least five (5) years' experience in accounting/grants preferred. </li><li>CPA designation preferred. </li><li>Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in written forms. </li><li>Must display professional attitude and maintain professional appearance. </li><li>Must be dependable, honest, and forthcoming with changes that will improve Cooperative Health's financial reporting goals. </li><li>Must possess above average verbal and writing skills. </li><li>Must be able to follow detailed written and oral instructions. </li><li>Must be able to deal with individuals of varying socio-economic background. </li><li>Able to work as part of a team and foster the team concept. </li><li>Must be dependable. </li><li>Ability to prioritize, flexibility in work assignments. </li><li>Positive outlook and attitude. </li><li>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. </li><li>Willingness to work a flexible work schedule. </li><li>Familiarity with regulations on the use of grants under federal, state and/or local requirements. </li><li>Strong background in analytical functions including financial analysis and funds control. </li><li>Analyzes complex financial data and extracts and defines relevant information. </li><li></li></ul> <p>Competencies</p> <ul> <li>Ability to embody the mission and vision of Cooperative Health. </li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication and problem solving skills. </li><li>Ability to communicate with people from a variety of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. </li><li>Ability to prioritize, organize and carry out work assignments independently and efficiently. </li><li>Ability to maintain appropriate degree of confidentiality. </li><li>Proficient in use of computer programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint </li></ul> <p>Physical demands</p> <ul> <li>Prolonged periods sitting or standing </li><li>Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. </li><li>Be able to sit, stand, stoop, squat for extended periods of time throughout the day. </li><li>Standing or walking for extended periods throughout the day. </li></ul> <p>Company conformance statement</p> <p>In the performance of respective job assignments, all employees are required to conform with Cooperative Health's:</p> <ul> <li>Board approved policies and procedures; </li><li>Confidentiality and professional provisions; </li><li>Compliance program; and </li><li>Standards of conduct. </li></ul> <p>Cooperative Health provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Cooperative Health complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and training.</p>