Grant Accountant

Job Description:

The Grant Accountant will be primarily responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and maintaining financial transactions for a wide variety of programs. This role will involve tracking revenues and expenditures, preparing required internal and external financial reports, and ensuring compliance with grant requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the budgeting process for assigned grants, including setting up budgets in accounting software and monitoring budget activity.
• Resolve accounting and reporting issues as necessary; prepare monthly budget-versus-actual status reports for use by program officers and Grants Compliance Manager.
• Serve as the primary fiscal contact for sub-recipients and funders, ensuring compliance on contract conditions and reporting requirements.
• Evaluate the financial capabilities of sub-recipients and contractors for contract approval; notify Grants Compliance Manager and/or program staff of any financial issues.
• Coordinate with the Grants Compliance Manager and program staff to ensure proper recording of transactions and adherence to deliverable deadlines.
• Approve invoices and expenses related to various programs managed.
• Review budgets and reimbursement requests for appropriateness, ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Provide information to finance staff as necessary to assist in month-end close activities.
• Prepare invoices and requests for payments to funding agencies and reconcile grant expenses to funder reports.
• Initiate, design, develop, and deliver training on grants fiscal management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in grant accounting or financial management.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and grant compliance requirements.
• Experience with budgeting and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to michaelv@stafffinancial.com.