Grant Accountant

Overview

An organization is seeking an experienced Grants Accountant to manage the financial aspects of government and restricted grant awards. This role ensures accurate recording of grant expenditures, close monitoring of budgets, timely submission of reimbursement requests, and compliance with funding requirements. The Grants Accountant will collaborate with Finance and Program teams to support the entire grant lifecycle from award through closeout.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial administration of government and restricted grants from award through final closeout.
• Prepare reimbursement requests, grant billings, and supporting documentation in accordance with funder requirements.
• Reconcile grant revenue, receivables, expenditures, and other balance sheet accounts to the general ledger.
• Monitor grant budgets, analyze budget-to-actual activity, and communicate variances to program leadership.
• Prepare journal entries related to grant activity and assist with month-end and year-end close.
• Partner with Program Managers to review spending, resolve discrepancies, and ensure grant compliance.
• Maintain complete and organized electronic grant documentation for audits and reporting.
• Assist with grant audits, financial reporting, and other accounting projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, including government or nonprofit grant accounting.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and grant compliance.
• Experience preparing grant billings, reconciliations, and budget-to-actual analyses.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting systems; experience with NetSuite is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly rate: $25-27 per hour.
• Salary is based on factors including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other job-related qualifications.