Grant Accountant

Sublime Systems is a technology company commercializing affordable, ultra-low-carbon cement. Sublime's breakthrough replaces the industry's legacy fossil fuel-fired kilns with an electrochemical system that operates at ambient temperature, eliminating the use of fossil fuel and the need for limestone, resulting in low-carbon, low-embodied energy cement. This technology has the potential to drive gigaton-scale CO2 reductions in an industry responsible for 8 percent of global emissions. Sublime is backed by mission-aligned investors, including The Engine, Prime Impact Fund, Energy Impact Partners, and Lowercarbon Capital. We are building a diverse and collaborative team of folks who are "amped about cement" (pun intended), who share our values (excellence, creativity, and teamwork), and our motivation to create a better world. 

Position Overview

Sublime Systems seeks an experienced Grant Accountant to support the post award accounting, financial compliance, and billing for its grants. Additionally, the Grant Accountant will collaborate cross-functionally to support the performance of project objectives. The ideal candidate will have grant accounting experience, strong organizational skills and effective communication abilities. This full-time position, based in Somerville, MA, offers occasional remote work flexibility and reports to the Controller.

Responsibilities Include:

• Reconcile monthly grant activity, verify appropriateness of cost reimbursement per program requirements, and record adjustments as necessary.
• Prepare invoice packages including reconciliation of reimbursed costs to award budget and supporting invoice/payroll documentation for timely processing.
• Contribute to process improvements and assist in creating and documenting standard operating procedures as needed.
• Follow up expeditiously with all relevant government agencies on questioned expenditures.
• Assist in gathering documentation and providing support during annual program audits.
• Utilize accounting software, including QuickBooks Online, ProcureDesk, Ramp and Bill.com, for efficient financial management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business activities in support of program objectives.
• Support other processes performed by the accounting organization

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required
• 3+ years of experience in public accounting or private industry accounting roles
• Government grant experience is required
• High-level of comfort with accounting software and financial systems
• Familiarity with accounting regulations and procedures under US GAAP and FAR Part 31
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated experience in QuickBooks Online, Procure Desk, BILL, Ramp, or similar software
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Active CPA certification is a plus
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills

Sublime Systems is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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