Grant Accountant

We are seeking a Grant Accountant to support grant billing, financial reporting, compliance, and reconciliation activities for a nonprofit organization in San Francisco. This hybrid contract role will work closely with finance and program teams to ensure grant expenditures are properly recorded and reported.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accounting records for government, foundation, and private grants.
• Prepare grant invoices, reimbursement requests, and supporting schedules.
• Review expenses for compliance with grant agreements and approved budgets.
• Reconcile grant revenue, receivables, expenditures, and deferred balances.
• Prepare journal entries and assist with monthly close activities.
• Monitor grant budgets and communicate potential variances.
• Maintain documentation for audits and funder reviews.
• Assist program managers with grant-related financial questions.
• Prepare grant financial reports and expenditure summaries.
• Support process improvements related to grant tracking and billing.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of accounting experience, including grant or nonprofit accounting.
• Experience preparing grant billings and reimbursement requests.
• Knowledge of restricted funding and grant-compliance requirements.
• Experience with journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Sage Intacct, NetSuite, Blackbaud, MIP, or a similar system preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Government contract billing or Uniform Guidance experience is a plus.

Compensation

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