Grants Accounting Supervisor

Job Details - Level: Management - Job Location: AFT Headquarters - WASHINGTON, DC - Position Type: Full Time - Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000 per year Job Purpose - The Grants Accounting Supervisor reports to the Grants Finance Manager and is responsible for leading the accounting functions for AFT’s diverse portfolio of grants. - This position supervises a team of grant accountants and works to optimize grant-related financial processes in support of the organization’s mission, ensuring compliance with funder requirements and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Duties and Responsibilities - Oversee all grant agreement accounting, invoicing, and financial reporting across Federal, State, Corporate, Foundation, and other institutional funding sources. - Interpret grant agreements, terms, and conditions to ensure compliance with funding guidelines, reporting deadlines, and allowable expenses. - Coordinate the collection process of accounts receivables and revenues owed to the organization stemming from its grant agreements. - Oversee and maintain a tracker for grants accounting and a central online filing system of complete, fully supported grant files for all active grants and contributions. - Track, monitor, and report match (cost-share) requirements in accordance with donor requirements. - Compile year-end reports and other documentation to support the annual audit and any grant-specific audits. - Provide training, guidance, and support to grant accountants, budget managers, and project managers to build organizational capacity and ensure compliance. - Stay abreast of U.S. Government (USG) grant management policies and update internal guidance as needed. - Manage grant-related accounting issues, ensuring timely resolution and escalating significant matters to finance/grant team leadership. - This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities. Management reserves the right to revise the job or to request other or different duties be performed as assigned.

Qualifications

Required - Experience in grant accounting within the nonprofit sector, government agencies, grant-making organizations, or a similar environment. - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience with complex formulas, pivot tables, and financial modeling. - Experience with financial and accounting software systems. - In-depth knowledge of GAAP and the ability to stay current on Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) changes. - Working knowledge of 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance), including cost allowability, indirect cost rates, and federal financial reporting. - Strong customer service orientation with excellent verbal, written, analytical, and organizational skills. - Ability to lead and mentor a high-performing team. Preferred - Experience with large federal awards, including familiarity with USDA regulations, USDA General Terms and Conditions (GT&C), and NRCS Grant Agreement and Development Budget Expense Tables (GADBET). - Minimum of 2 years of experience supervising accounting or finance staff. - Demonstrated commitment to the mission of AFT. Education & Experience - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. - Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in financial management and accounting, with a strong background in non-profits and/or federal grant management. - Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is a plus. Working Conditions/Travel - This is a remote-based position. - Occasional work in the evenings or on weekends may be required to meet deadlines. - This position does not require regular travel. Degree of Supervision Received - The Grants Accounting Supervisor operates under general supervision from the Grants Finance Manager. Degree of Supervision Given - The Grants Accounting Supervisor has direct supervisory responsibility for the following position(s): Grant Accountants Compensation - American Farmland Trust offers excellent vacation, medical, retirement and other benefits. - The salary range for this position is from $90,000 to $100,000 based upon experience. - American Farmland Trust offers a full benefits package for full-time employees: - Insurance coverage begins the 1st of the month following the date of hire. - Medical & Prescription Coverage - Dental Coverage - Vision Coverage - Company Paid Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability (LTD) - Voluntary Life Insurance - Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Healthcare & Dependent Care - Health Savings