Grant Accountant

Why You Want to Work Here:

Responsibilities of the Grant Accountant:

• Accurately maintaining grant subledgers
• Processing invoices, reviewing expense reports, and maintaining necessary financial records
• Supporting and vetting grant-related databases
• Preparing monthly payment requests related to federal programs
• Ensuring timely submission of narrative reports
• Preparing and submitting financial reports for grants
• Supporting ad hoc reporting requests related to grant programs
• Coordinating grant closeouts

Additional responsibilities:

• Managing timely billing and collection of grant funds
• Preparing audit schedules related to financial statement and federal award audits
• Assisting with research and reporting related to vendor status
• Recommending solutions for complex accounting challenges related to grants management
• Performing financial data analysis as requested by leadership
• Preparing internal and external financial reports, including donor, restricted, or endowment schedules
• Assisting with cost analysis, budget development, and forecasting
• Performing other related duties as assigned

Qualifications of the Grant Accountant

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred
• 3–5 years of grant accounting experience, including financial tracking and analysis
• Strong knowledge of GAAP/GAAS and FASB standards
• Proficiency in advanced spreadsheets and accounting systems
• Experience creating budget-to-actual reporting using Excel and tools like Workday Adaptive
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple priorities
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently with a proactive and resourceful approach
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for working with both internal and external stakeholders