Grant Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the financial administration of federal, state, local, and private grants.
• Monitor grant budgets and expenditures to ensure compliance with grant agreements and funding requirements.
• Review expenses for allowability, allocability, and proper documentation.
• Track grant spending and identify budget variances, providing recommendations as needed.
• Assist with grant setup, modifications, renewals, and closeout processes.
• Prepare and submit accurate and timely financial reports to funding agencies.
• Reconcile grant-related accounts and maintain supporting documentation.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual grant financial statements and reports.
• Afford assistance with organizational budgeting and forecasting related to grant-funded programs.
• Record journal entries and maintain grant-related general ledger activity.
• Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for audits.