Senior Accountant - Vaco, LLC
Detroit, MI 48226
About the Job
Job Title: Senior Accountant
Job Description:
We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our finance team. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for managing and overseeing the financial aspects of grant-funded programs. This role requires expertise in accounting, grant management, and compliance to ensure that funds are appropriately tracked, reported, and utilized in accordance with grant requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial management, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor and manage all financial activities related to grants, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
- Prepare and submit grant financial reports to funding agencies in a timely and accurate manner.
- Ensure compliance with grant terms and conditions, including allowable costs, budget restrictions, and reporting requirements.
- Perform monthly reconciliations of grant accounts and ensure accuracy in financial records.
- Track grant expenditures and revenues, and provide analysis of budget variances.
- Collaborate with program managers and project teams to develop grant budgets and ensure proper allocation of funds.
- Maintain detailed documentation for all grant-related financial transactions and support audits as needed.
- Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and financial statements as they relate to grants.
- Monitor grant cash flow and work with accounts payable and receivable teams to ensure timely payments and collections.
- Provide support and training to program staff on financial aspects of grant management.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or CMA certification is a plus.
- 3+ years of experience in grant accounting, financial management, or a related role.
- Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and federal grant regulations (e.g., OMB Uniform Guidance).
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
- Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with various departments.
- Experience with non-profit or governmental accounting is required.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement plan with company match.
- Generous paid time off and holidays.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
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Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
- California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
- Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
- Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.