Grant Accountant

Job Title: Grant Accountant

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Type: Direct Hire

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8-5

Pay Range: $65k - $75k

Benefits: Yes. Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401(k), Paid holidays

Summary

Connect Search is hiring a Grant Accountant in Milwaukee.

Summary

• Manage the financial components of the grant lifecycle including award setup, budget entry, financial monitoring, reporting, and grant closeout.
• Submit grant reimbursement requests and federal drawdowns through approved federal payment systems.
• Prepare and submit grant billings, expenditure reports, and financial reports to federal, state, and private funding agencies.
• Monitor grant budgets to ensure spending aligns with approved budgets and grant agreements.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of grant accounts.
• Ensure accurate allocation of shared costs across funding sources using approved cost allocation methodologies.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes related to grant activity.
• Assist with grant financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 1 years of accounting and grant compliance experience in a nonprofit environment