Grants Accounting Supervisor

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. 

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 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 Account (HSA)
• 401k Plan
• Sick Leave: Regular full-time employees accrue 13 “sick days” per year.
• Vacation Leave: Accrue 15 days during the first year increasing by one day per year to 20 days per year maximum.
• Holidays: AFT observes twelve fixed holidays and a week between Christmas and New Years off during the year (all offices closed) plus a choice of up to three (depending on hiring month) floating holidays.

 
Why you should apply

• Be a part of a purpose-driven, committed, knowledgeable, high-performing, experienced and fun team
• A diverse and inclusive work environment
• A cause and mission you can be proud of
• Competitive compensation & benefits
• Remote work opportunity   
   

Timeline 

To be considered applicants must submit a resume, answer all screener questions and include a cover letter explaining what they are a right fit for both AFT and this role. 

Please apply directly through AFT’s Paycom Career Portal using this link: Grants Accounting Supervisor

If the link is unavailable, please visit AFT’s Careers page and select this position to submit your application.