Grant Accountant

We are looking for a Grant Accountant to support financial operations for a contract assignment based in Detroit, Michigan. This Contract position will focus on maintaining accurate accounting records, managing daily bookkeeping activity, and ensuring grant-related transactions are tracked with precision. The ideal candidate brings strong full-charge bookkeeping experience and can confidently oversee payables, receivables, reconciliations, and financial reporting using QuickBooks.

Responsibilities:
• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping activities, including maintaining the general ledger and keeping financial records current and accurate.
• Process vendor invoices and payment activity while ensuring accounts payable transactions are properly coded and documented.
• Oversee incoming payments, monitor outstanding balances, and maintain accurate accounts receivable records.
• Perform regular bank and account reconciliations to identify discrepancies and resolve variances in a timely manner.
• Track grant funding, record expenditures appropriately, and help ensure financial activity aligns with grant requirements.
• Prepare financial reports and supporting documentation to assist with internal review and program funding oversight.
• Use QuickBooks to enter, organize, and maintain accounting data for routine and grant-related transactions.
• Support month-end close activities by reviewing records, organizing schedules, and verifying transaction accuracy.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in full-charge bookkeeping with responsibility for end-to-end accounting support.
• Hands-on proficiency with QuickBooks in a detail-focused accounting or bookkeeping environment.
• Practical experience managing accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Strong ability to complete bank reconciliations accurately and consistently.
• Familiarity with grant accounting and tracking restricted funds or program-based expenditures.
• Solid attention to detail with the ability to maintain organized and accurate financial records.
• Ability to work independently in a Contract position while meeting deadlines and handling multiple priorities.

Compensation

$27.55-$31.90 Hourly

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