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Job Title: Grant Accountant
Location: Westerville, Ohio (Fully Onsite)
Salary Range: $65,000 – $70,000 annually
About The Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Grant Accountant to join our team in Westerville, Ohio. This fully onsite role will be responsible for managing grant financials, ensuring compliance with funding requirements, and providing accurate reporting to support organizational goals. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively across departments.
Key Responsibilities
Location: Westerville, Ohio (Fully Onsite)
Salary Range: $65,000 – $70,000 annually
About The Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Grant Accountant to join our team in Westerville, Ohio. This fully onsite role will be responsible for managing grant financials, ensuring compliance with funding requirements, and providing accurate reporting to support organizational goals. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively across departments.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all financial aspects of assigned grants, including budgeting, reporting, and compliance
- Prepare and review grant proposals, budgets, and cost allocations in alignment with funding requirements
- Monitor expenditures to ensure compliance with grant agreements and organizational policies
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal and external stakeholders
- Conduct account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
- Collaborate with program managers and leadership to track grant activities and expenditures
- Assist with audits and ensure accurate documentation of all grant-related financial records
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
- 2 years of experience in grant accounting, nonprofit accounting, or a related role
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and grant compliance requirements
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple grants and meet strict deadlines
- Competitive salary ($65,000 – $70,000)
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan with employer match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunities for professional development
Salary : $65,000 - $70,000