Grant Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the 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.
• Afford assistance with grant audits, financial reporting, and other accounting projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 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; NetSuite experience is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Pay

Compensation: $25-27/hr