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

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)

Why Join 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.

Job Description

This is a 100% REMOTE position. The role is contract-based with the possibility of becoming a direct hire. The duration is approximately 5 months, ending by the end of December 2026. The location is Washington, DC or remote (US). The work schedule is hybrid (2 days in-office) preferred; remote candidates must work East Coast hours (approx. 9 AM - 5:30 PM EST).

Compensation

$28 - $45/hr. DOE + Potential for Full-Time Conversion

Qualifications

• 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)

Skills

• Sage Intacct
• Adaptive Planning

Benefits

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