Junior Accountant

Junior Accountant: Grants Accountant

Mission

Saint Joseph’s Carpenter Society builds wealth and cultivates community through healthy, affordable 

homes, vibrant neighborhoods, and empowered residents. SJCS envisions inclusive communities with 

access to high quality housing generating wealth and stable neighborhoods offering opportunity.

General Purpose

The Junior Accountant/Grants Accountant provides fiscal support for all grants and contracts including monitoring

administration, compliance, grant accounting, and financial reports of awarded grants through their 

final closing.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

•   Set up new grants contract

•   Manage accounts payable and receivable activities for different grant contracts

•   Coordinate the budgeting process and detail for assigned grants

•   Set up and monitor budget activity for grants

•   Resolve accounting and reporting issues related to different grant contracts

•   Prepare monthly submittals for different grant contracts

•   Monitor sub-recipients and reimbursement requests for accuracy and ensure sub-recipients are 

in compliance with financial policies and grant requirements

•   Manage contractors and ensure the terms and conditions of agreements are met

•   Coordinate with program staff to ensure transactions are properly recorded and agree to the 

grant contract agreements

•   Assist in monthly project reconciliations and financial reports

•   Work on special projects as assigned

Education

•   Essential:    Associate degree or equivalent with some courses in business and accounting

•   Desirable:   Bachelor’s degree with seminars/courses in grant administration and 

accounting

Experience

•   Essential:    2 years accounting, budget management or related experience

•   Desirable:   Experience with grant management procedures

Key competencies

•   Ability to manage multiple projects, gathering information needs of program staff related to 

grants

•   Ability to multi-task and prioritize, meet frequent deadlines with, prioritize and 

problem-solving skills

•   Must prosses a high level of accuracy and be detail-oriented

•   Ability to learn new software and technologies quickly

•   Knowledge of basic accounting skills and government grant accounting standards would be a 

plus

•   Strong sense of respect towards client’s dignity and confidentiality

•   Flexibility and adaptability

•   Experience in working with people from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds

Hours/Salary: Full-time position with benefits including health, dental, vision, and life 

insurance and 401k program with company match; sick, vacation, and holiday time off with pay; 

$50,000-$65,000.

Location: in-person in Camden, NJ

How to Apply: To apply email a resume and cover letter with salary requirements to:

Tracy Dinh, Director of Accounting& Administration – tdinh@sjcscamden.org

Saint Joseph’s Carpenter Society is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people of color are 

strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified candidates will receive consideration on the basis of 

their abilities, attitude, and character without regard to race, creed, national origin, ancestry, 

religion, age, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, disability, marital status, status as a 

veteran, or on any other basis prohibited by state or federal law. If you do not meet all of the 

requirements but think you would be a great candidate for this

position, you are encouraged to apply.