Grants Accountant
About the role
The role is with a mission-driven nonprofit organization seeking a Grants Accountant who wants to support meaningful community programs through direct work.
Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of grants
- Play a key role in maintaining accurate financial reporting and supporting program success
- Prepare and post journal entries related to grant activity
- Perform account reconciliations and ensure timely general ledger accuracy
- Manage financial tracking and reporting for assigned grant programs
- Support monthly financial reporting, including fund-level income statements
- Assist with budget vs. actual analysis and partner with program leaders
- Maintain grant documentation and support audit and compliance efforts
- Collaborate across accounting and operational teams
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or related field with strong accounting coursework)
- Solid understanding of core accounting fundamentals (debits/credits, journal entries, reconciliations)
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Dependability and consistency in a deadline-driven environment
Preferred qualifications
- Experience in nonprofit and/or grant accounting
- Exposure to fund accounting or multi-entity environments
- Experience with accounting systems
Benefits
- Generous PTO offering (4+ weeks in year one)
- Stable organization experiencing continued growth
- Opportunity to learn and expand into grant accounting, even if you haven’t done it before
Pay and Schedule
25 - 30 USD / Hourly
Temporary to Hire
Application
To apply or call our team today at (563) 359-3995!
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