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

The Senior Grants Accountant will manage federal grant accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting. They will prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and support month-end close. The position requires ensuring compliance with Uniform Guidance, SEFA, NICRA, and grant requirements. The Senior Grants Accountant will monitor grant budgets, cost allocations, and revenue recognition (ASC 606). They will prepare financial reports and support Single Audit requests. The role involves reviewing grant agreements and ensuring compliance with funding requirements. Process improvements and strengthening accounting procedures are also responsibilities. Additional accounting and grant-related projects will be supported as needed.

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

Not specified

Pay

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

Schedule

Hybrid (2 days in-office) preferred; Remote candidates must work East Coast hours (approx. 9 AM - 5:30 PM EST)