Grants Accountant - Senior

We are looking for an experienced Grants Accountant - Senior to oversee the financial administration of sponsored awards in Memphis, Tennessee. This role supports post-award accounting activities, monitors grant spending, and helps ensure accurate reporting and compliance with applicable accounting standards and sponsor requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the post-award financial activities for a portfolio of grant-funded programs across the organization and affiliated entities.
• Review invoices, financial statements, and supporting documentation to confirm accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and maintain reliable records.
• Prepare journal entries, perform account reconciliations, and analyze balances to support accurate general ledger reporting.
• Monitor grant expenditures against approved budgets and identify variances, trends, or compliance concerns for timely follow-up.
• Track grant agreements and reporting deadlines to help ensure submissions are completed on schedule and status updates are clearly communicated.
• Partner with operational leaders and award-owning departments to provide financial guidance on grant activity, restrictions, and spending performance.
• Support broader accounting operations through financial analysis, month-end close tasks, variance review, and ad hoc reporting requested by leadership.
• Escalate emerging issues, document progress on assigned work, and recommend practical solutions to improve processes and financial oversight.

Requirements

• Proven experience in grant accounting, post-award financial management, or senior-level accounting work in a complex organization.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliation, and financial statement analysis.
• Working understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and the ability to apply regulatory and sponsor requirements accurately.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using enterprise accounting systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, or SAP.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, organize detailed financial information, and work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and with external stakeholders.
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment when handling confidential financial and organizational information.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance for contract/temporary professionals.
• Eligibility to enroll in our company 401(k) plan for hired contract/temporary professionals.