Grant Accounting Manager

Job Duties

• Maintain financial records for all federal and state grants, ensuring compliance with GATA, Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), and agency-specific requirements
• Prepare and submit vouchers and reimbursement requests in accordance with grantor timelines and formats
• Monitor grant expenditures and ensure alignment with approved budgets and allowable costs
• Partner with program leadership in the development and review of grant budgets, amendments, and cost allocations
• Serve as primary point of contact for complex grant requirements
• Oversees the preparation and review of grant and contract vouchers, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with GAAP and funder guidelines
• Supports the accounts receivable functions, ensuring proper coding, collections, and reporting
• Develops and reviews comprehensive grant and program budgets in collaboration with program and finance leadership
• Provides strategic financial insights and recommendations to clients based on in-depth analysis of grant requirements, funding utilization, and grant budgets
• Prepares and supports funder reviews and audits for assigned clients, coordinating with finance and program leadership to ensure the accuracy of financial documentation
• Ensures client compliance with all relevant financial regulations, including federal, state, and local funding requirements
• Monitors internal controls to safeguard client and funder assets and prevent fraud
• Evaluates and enhances financial processes and procedures for clients, leveraging technology and best practices to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Provides advanced technical accounting support, including guidance on revenue recognition, current and/or pending Accounting Standards Updates (ASU’s), and grant compliance such as but not limited to 2 CFR 200 compliance, as applicable
• Fosters strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders at each client organization, serving as a trusted financial advisor and subject matter expert on grants and contracts
• Addresses complex client concerns and ensures timely and effective resolution

Qualifications

• 3 + years of experience in grant administration, grant accounting or grants compliance within social services, healthcare, education, government, foundations or other non-profit organizations
• Experience preparing and submitting grant budgets, grant and contract vouchers, reimbursement requests or funder drawdowns in accordance with funder timelines
• Experience monitoring grant expenditures against approved budgets and identifying allowable/unallowable expenses and developing and submitting budget revisions in alignment with spending trends
• Strong organizational, project management, and stakeholder communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and reporting requirements