Budget and Contract Accountant

At TASC (Treatment Alternatives for Stronger Communities), our mission is to empower people and strengthen communities with impactful services. Since 1976, we have been guided by the belief that every individual holds the potential for positive change. We advocate, support, and most importantly, empower people to break barriers, find recovery, and reshape their destinies.

Through Specialized Case Management™, we create a world where recovery, justice, and empathy lead to thriving communities. Our foundation is anchored at the intersection of behavioral health and the criminal legal system. Today, TASC also operates at the forefront of transformative solutions. We are a social impact organization that embodies a future where health, safety and justice is synonymous with hope.

We are TASC!

We are currently looking for Full-Time –Budget and Contract Accountant

Starting at $76,500 - $82,000; contingent upon experience, education, etc.

Position Summary

The Budget and Contract Accountant prepares programmatic budgets, submits grant reimbursement requests and vouchers, invoices customers, prepares contract documentation, monitors grant expenditures and compliance, serves as a liaison to program management, and assists the Director of Finance & CFO with the organization's technical accounting, finance, and financial reporting requirements.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

Technical Assistance in fulfilling general accounting and financial requirements

• Bills, records, collect and apply payments to contracts and accounts receivable.
• Assists with the preparation of accounting of transactions, including voucher allocation, deposits and cash receipts, one-time journal entries, and invoice preparation.
• Assists or provides back up for other accounting and financial reporting functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and closings.
• Prepares and submits grant reimbursement requests, vouchers, invoices, and financial reports.
• Monitors grant expenditures against approved budgets and funding requirements.
• Reviews proposed expenditures for allowability and compliance with grant and contract requirements.

Prepare Reports and Analyses for the Management and Operations Department

• Prepares specialized program cost reports.
• Prepares program budgets.
• Conducts accounting and financial analyses.
• Provides technical assistance on accounting, finance, and budgeting matters to management and program development staff.
• Works with program leadership to maximize utilization of available grant funding.
• Identifies grant spending variances and recommends corrective action.
• Performs budget-to-actual analyses and spending forecasts for assigned grants and contracts.

Assist in Accomplishing Corporate and Regulatory Requirements

• Monitors and facilitates the contracting process for select funding sources.
• Assists with preparation for external audits that are required by contracts and regulatory bodies.
• Serves as the primary financial liaison between program staff and finance regarding grant budgets, reimbursement requests, and compliance matters.
• Assists with grant monitoring reviews, fiscal site visits, and funding agency audits.

Our Ideal candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college/university
• Related accounting experience and/or training
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral)
• Good computer skills, which include proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the Internet
• Good communication, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to work with a diverse population

Our benefits package includes

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance and Flexible Spending
• Paid Leave - Short-term Disability (STD)
• Paid Time Off/Sick Time/ Floating Holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 403 B (retirement plan)

If you are interested in this position, please visit the TASC website at www.tasc.org and apply online.

TASC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free workplace. The agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran or military status or any other protected status in accordance with federal and state law.