Head Start/Early Head Start - Grant Analyst

Crystal Stairs, Inc.

Crystal Stairs is one of the largest private non-profit child development corporations in the State of California. We help families locate affordable and appropriate childcare through a variety of services, working with childcare providers, educators, advocates, and community members to positively impact the lives of more than 30,000 children each year.

Head Start/Early Head Start - Grant Analyst

We are seeking an accountant who is responsible for fiscal oversight, maintenance, developing and reporting of financial information for the Head Start/Early Head Start Programs and other federal, state and private funding sources.

The ideal candidate will have the following responsibilities:

Perform accounting and financial functions, including preparing monthly fiscal reports and budget and expense analysis. Monitor grant related expenditures, revenue, and budget reporting any inconsistencies with the approved budget and management plan to the Accounting Supervisor and Head Start Director.

Prepare program budgets and financial reports, having developed a complete understanding of the Performance Standards, Head Start Act, Administrative and Cost Principles for federally funded programs, and other funding sources requirements, operational requirements, cost to enrollment model, allowable costs and in-kind or matching contributions. Prepares all budget information for funding/refunding applications and uploads to the Head Start Enterprise System.

Prepare a variety of financial reports, including Head Start/Early Head Start monthly fiscal reports, federal FFRs and SF-425 reports, CDE 9500 reports, CACFP claims and other reports as required by funders. Also prepare internal and ad hoc reports as needed Examine grant activities for compliance with management plans and granting agency policies.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES YOU SHOULD POSSESS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field, preferably accounting; extensive related work experience in accounting/financial analysis may be substituted for college level education.
• Minimum of three years' experience and responsibility of government funded contract or grants; three years' experience in nonprofit accounting and financial reporting preferred.
• Knowledge in preparing financial statements and various statistical reports
• Knowledge of federal cost principles and administrative requirements for non-profits

Total Package of Benefits

• Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ Life (Don’t forget your Pet)
• 401k (Matching Options)
• Flexible Spending (For you and your dependents)
• Pre-paid Legal Services
• Vacation/Sick Time with Generous Holidays
• Opportunities for Advancement and ongoing professional development (PDC, HRCI, CEU, CPE, PDU, SHRM)

Crystal Stairs is committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce and culture. As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, medical condition as defined by state law, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identification, ethnic group identification, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other legally protected status.