Sr. Grant Accountant (Contract-to-hire) - REMOTE

About the role

This Jobot Consulting Job is hosted by: Katherine Krull.

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.

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

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)

Skills

• Sage Intacct
• Adaptive Planning

Benefits

Jobot is an 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.

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)