Grants Accountant

CALLING ALL GRANTS ACCOUNTANTS

We're partnering with a well-respected non-profit organization in Tacoma that values accuracy, transparency, and collaboration. Their accounting team is looking for a Grants Accountant to manage grant accounting, financial reporting, and endowment accounting while supporting overall business office operations.

The role
This position performs general accounting and financial reporting duties, with a focus on university grant accounting and compliance. You'll play a key role in ensuring accurate financial records, supporting audits, and contributing to year-end financial statements.

What you'll do

• Manage accounting for awarded grants, including monitoring, compliance, billing, and reporting through grant closeout
• Maintain and reconcile endowment fund accounting
• Prepare, review, and approve journal entries
• Assist with monthly bank reconciliations and ensure a valid chart of accounts
• Provide accounting and research support to the AVP for Finance and other areas of the business office
• Support AP Specialist in all accounts payable processes
• Assist with preparation of audit work papers during year-end financial reporting

What they're looking for

• Strong accounting knowledge and experience, preferably in grants or non-profit accounting
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Comfortable using Excel for reporting, tracking, and analysis
• Ability to collaborate with multiple departments and communicate effectively

Work environment

• 100% onsite in Tacoma
• Mission-driven culture with a focus on integrity, transparency, and impact

Ready to make a difference? We'd love for you to apply and bring your expertise to support grants and accounting operations!

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

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Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

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