Senior Grant Accounting Specialist

CMSF is seeking a Senior Grant Accounting Specialist to help with accounting tasks across several conservation grants in California, including a large collaborative multi-institutional project in the Monterey Bay area.  CMSF’s grant-funded conservation projects involve several subcontractors including universities, research institutions, other NGOs, and regional municipalities.

The position will be responsible for the following:

• Tracking grant expenses across multiple sub-projects
• Tracking budget to actual expenditures
• Compiling invoices with supporting backup documentation from all subawards for grant submissions
• Conducting revenue recognition
• Serving as the point person for the annual single federal audit; prepare grant-related schedules and provide financial information to auditors as requested
• Executing subaward agreements with 20 partner agencies
• Ensuring compliance with all fiscal grant requirements
• Preparing financial statements for presentation to the Board and for grant reporting as required
• Coordinating with Director of Finance and Operations to ensure adherence to Foundation protocols