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MercyOne Central Iowa operates four not-for-profit Catholic medical centers in Des Moines West Des Moines Newton and Centerville and two specialty hospitals – MercyOne Children’s Hospital in Des Moines and MercyOne Rehabilitation Hospital in Clive (965 beds total) – along with more than 20 additional facilities that house more than 50 primary care pediatric internal medicine and specialty clinics. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893 MercyOne Central Iowa has the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and is also one of the largest employers in the state with more than 7000 employees and a medical staff of more than 1000 physicians and allied health associates. MercyOne Central Iowa is a member of MercyOne which was founded in 1998 through a collaboration between CommonSpirit Health and Trinity Health – two of the country’s foremost not-for-profit Catholic health organizations. MercyOne has more than 20000 colleagues in Iowa and surrounding states.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains grant fiscal records and database as applicable
• Position may also be required to verify budget proposals for grant applications. The grant accountant provides fiscal service and support to key stakeholders and departments.
• Provide support and respond to inquiries from external auditors and federal, state and local agencies concerning grant information and effectively communicate complex financial issues to key stakeholders, administrators, auditors, system office, the private and public and granting authorities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Provide technical guidance to System, Division and local staff in relation to the administration of grants and contracts, including, but not limited to, aiding with interpreting grant agreements/contracts, and reviewing federal regulations.
• Plans, organizes, and coordinates the centralized accounting and financial reporting for assigned grant portfolio(s) including the preparation of annual and project budgets, forecasting revenue, estimating any carry-over of funds from one year to the next and recording of deferred revenue as appropriate - Investigates matters/issues, prepares invoices/ billings and collects funds for the support of grant expenditures.
• Prepares and records journal entries for entry into the general ledger.
• Develops positive working relationships to foster a collaborative environment for grant coordination and oversight
• Preparing financial projections and budgets, actual v. budget reporting, reviewing/monitoring of individual grants and transactions for compliance with private, local, state and federal fund requirements including adherence to OMB guidance, billing and collections, journal entries, and financial grant reporting including preparation of reports for key stakeholders and/or granting authorities.
• Provides support during sub-awardee grant audit including assisting with desk review, site visit audits, Financial Statement and single grant audit impact analysis. Helps prepare grantee desk review/audit result documentation.
• Review all grant expenditures for accuracy; appropriate supporting documentation, and compliance with grant/contract requirements and all appropriate laws and regulations prior to reimbursement requests. Use various software systems to obtain expenses documentation. Accurate calculations of time and effort expenses that are in alignment with regulations and policies. - Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of all applicable fiscal reports for sponsored programs and ensures the timely submission thereof.
• Requests reimbursement payments and completes drawdowns for direct federal awards in the Payment Management Services system.
• Computes, prepares and submits the annual indirect cost rate, if applicable. Retains information in support of information of the rates used with applicable state agencies as required.
• Coordinates with key personnel at all levels of the organization to support proper and timely expenditure of grant funds in compliance with applicable guidelines and budget deadlines.
• Applies direct costs, as applicable and maintains support documentation. - Compiles and maintains year-end reports, work papers and analysis necessary for auditors to complete the yearly audit review and A-133 reporting requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to maintain accuracy and consistency
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex data
• Ability to function independently and manage own time and work tasks
• Ability to plan, coordinate and develop multiple projects
• Minimum of 2 years of general accounting experience or equivalent experience managing grants. This should include processing complex financial transactions, ensuring compliance with legal or contractual requirements, recordkeeping and preparation of monthly, quarterly and/ or annual reporting.
• Ability to compose letters and memorandums
• Ability to work as an effective team member
• Ability to perform basic filing, office procedures and word processing
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to deal calmly and courteously with people
• Preferred: Knowledge of Uniformed Grant Guidelines 2 CFR part 200. Computer Skills: Basic Keyboarding Skills, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Word Required Skills
• Ability to compile complex reports and develop presentations
• Ability to maintain office files and follow standard office procedures
• Details: Minimum of 3 to 5 years accounting and/or finance experience in grant budgeting, reporting, expenditure tracking and variance analysis.
• Ability to organize workflow
• Ability to finish tasks in a timely manner
• Ability to lead work teams
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and established procedures
• Required: 3-5 years of previous job-related experience
• Ability to communicate verbally

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.