Grants Accountant

Make an impact through accurate grant financial management.

A respected nonprofit organization is seeking a detail-oriented Grant Accountant to support grant reporting, compliance, budgeting, and day-to-day accounting activities. This role offers the opportunity to partner with program teams and help ensure funding is managed responsibly and effectively.

Why You’ll Enjoy This Opportunity

• Opportunity to support meaningful community programs.
• Collaborative, mission-focused work environment.
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of grants and funding sources.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Professional growth within an established nonprofit organization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and submit financial reports for federal, state, foundation, and other grant-funded programs.
• Monitor grant expenditures, funding balances, and allowable costs.
• Maintain grant records and supporting documentation for audits and compliance reviews.
• Reconcile grant activity to the general ledger and research discrepancies.
• Assist with grant budgets, budget amendments, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Track program spending and communicate available funding to internal stakeholders.
• Review invoices, purchase requests, and expense allocations for accuracy.
• Partner with program managers to resolve questions regarding funding and expenditures.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Maintain compliance with grant agreements, organizational policies, and applicable regulations.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred.
• Experience with grant accounting, nonprofit accounting, or fund accounting.
• Strong understanding of reconciliations, general ledger activity, and financial reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting or ERP systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a mission-driven team.

If you enjoy accounting with a purpose and want your work to directly support a nonprofit mission, we encourage you to apply online today!

Compensation

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