ResponsibilitiesAmong other duties as assigned, the Grants Accountant will:Be responsible for setting up and implementing processes to manage, track, and report the staff time and cost allocation to Prairie State grants and officesIdentify the specific requirements of grants which require data collection, tracking, and reportingWork with the Finance Director, Grants Accounting Manager, and other Grants Accountants to understand and document the unique features of grants which require special reportingInteract with attorneys in the field offices to understand how they are setting up their time recording/reporting for grant and office purposesWork with the grants department to determine the budget and reporting requirements of any new and existing grantsAnalyze grants to ascertain if the budgets are accurate for the work we are expected to performPrepare projections at key time periods in specific grants to ensure fulfilling the grant criteria/obligationsTrain new staff on grant reporting protocols as related to financial aspects of the grantsWork with the Finance Director, Fiscal Manager, and other Grants Accountants to develop a streamlined process for transferring financial grant data to accounting softwareParticipate in the annual audit as neededProvide backup on other accounting functions, such as payroll, procurement, accounts payable and receivable, and benefits administrationSalary and BenefitsThe Grants Accountant position is full-time, 37.5 hours per week. The Grants Accountant will report to the Finance Director and will assist in the financial aspects of grant development and reporting, along with support for all accounting functions.