Sr. Grant Accountant (Contract-to-hire) - REMOTE
Job Details
Our client is seeking a proactive **Senior Grants Accountant** to join their finance team. You will oversee federal grant accounting, compliance, budgeting, financial reporting, and month-end close while supporting complex funding programs and process improvements. This is a high-impact role offering meaningful work, long-term stability, and the potential for permanent hire.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage federal grant accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
- Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and support month-end close.
- Ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance, SEFA, NICRA, and grant requirements.
- Monitor grant budgets, cost allocations, and revenue recognition (ASC 606).
- Prepare financial reports and support Single Audit requests.
- Review grant agreements and ensure compliance with funding requirements.
- Identify process improvements and strengthen accounting procedures.
- Support additional accounting and grant-related projects as needed.
Must Have
- 5+ yrs of experience managing federal and large philanthropic grants
- Variance revenue recognition under ASC 606 guidelines
- Grant cost accounting principles
- Experience with cost allocation modules and NICRA
- Experience putting together SEFA (Schedule of Federal Awards Schedule)
- Experience working as an Accountant (preparing financials, reading grant contracts, etc.)
- Experience with Compliance Audit (A-133)
Nice-to-Have
- Sage Intacct
- Adaptive Planning
A Bit About Us
Join a respected, mission-driven organization offering stability, flexibility, and long-term growth. Own key federal grant accounting, compliance, budgeting, and financial reporting functions. Gain exposure to complex grants, cost allocation, Single Audit, SEFA, and revenue recognition. Work with a collaborative team that values accuracy, communication, and continuous improvement. Build specialized expertise in federal grants, nonprofit accounting, and financial operations.
Why Join Us?
Own key federal grant accounting, compliance, budgeting, and financial reporting functions. Gain exposure to complex grants, cost allocation, Single Audit, SEFA, and revenue recognition. Work with a collaborative team that values accuracy, communication, and continuous improvement. Build specialized expertise in federal grants, nonprofit accounting, and financial operations.
Salary
$28 - $45 per hour. DOE + Potential for Full-Time Conversion
Compensation
$28-$45/hr. DOE + Potential for Full-Time Conversion
Must Have
- 5+ yrs of experience managing federal and large philanthropic grants
- Variance revenue recognition under ASC 606 guidelines
- Grant cost accounting principles
- Experience with cost allocation modules and NICRA
- Experience putting together SEFA (Schedule of Federal Awards Schedule)
- Experience working as an Accountant (preparing financials, reading grant contracts, etc.)
- Experience with Compliance Audit (A-133)
Nice-to-Have
- Sage Intacct
- Adaptive Planning
Work Schedule
Hybrid (2 days in-office) preferred; Remote candidates must work East Coast hours (approx. 9 AM - 5:30 PM EST)
Job Location
Washington, DC or Remote (US)
Job Type
Contract, with potential for direct hire
Job Length
~5 months, through the end of Dec. 2026
Equal Opportunity Employer
We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.