What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grant Accountant position at Robert Half?
We are looking for a Grant Accountant who can step in and provide immediate support to a busy finance team within a higher education or nonprofit environment. This role is ideal for someone who understands the nuances of grant funding, compliance, and restricted resources. You’ll partner closely with program managers, finance leadership, and external funding agencies to ensure accuracy, transparency, and timely reporting.Key DetailsContract Length: 3 months with potential extensionWork Environment: OnsiteIndustry Fit: Higher education or medium‑sized nonprofit experience strongly preferredSystems: Experience with grant management or ERP accounting systems (e.g., Banner, Workday, Oracle, Sage Intacct, etc.)What You Will Do• Manage post‑award accounting activities including tracking, reporting, and monitoring grant revenues and expenditures • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual grant financial statements for internal and external stakeholders • Ensure all grant activity complies with funding guidelines, organizational policies, and applicable federal regulations (e.g., Uniform Guidance) • Maintain detailed schedules of restricted funds, award balances, and spending deadlines • Collaborate with program leaders to review budgets, allowable costs, and spending plans • Reconcile grant accounts, review journal entries, and ensure accurate fund allocation • Assist with budget revisions, grant proposal budgets, and forecasting • Support audit-related requests related to grants, federal awards, or special funding streams • Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to strengthen grant oversight and reporting
Salary : $40 - $50