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Grant Accountant

WOW Remote Teams
New York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 12/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/20/2026

We are looking for a Grant Accountant to join our mission-driven team. Our organization is a leader in the nonprofit sector, recognized for its impactful work in social services and community development, with a strong track record of securing and managing multi-million-dollar grants over the past few years.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee financial management for 90 grants and contracts, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

  • Prepare and submit grant invoices, financial reports, and journal entries.

  • Maintain adherence to government and foundation funding requirements (e.g., NYC/NY State agencies).

  • Respond to inquiries from funders and internal stakeholders in a timely manner.

  • Support funder desk audits and assist with special financial reporting projects.

  • Manage budget tracking, expense reconciliation, and allocation processes.



Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business.

  • 2–3 years of grant accounting experience, preferably with NYC/NY State funders (DFTA, DYCD, OTDA).

  • Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, IF statements).

  • Familiarity with PASSPort, HHS Accelerator, or Grants Gateway (a plus).

  • Knowledge of OMB Uniform Guidance (preferred).



Benefits

  • Full-time, hybrid role (2–3 days in-office, remote Fridays with early close at 3 PM).

  • Competitive salary range: $65K–$75K (up to $80K for exceptional candidates).

  • Temp-to-perm option available ($28–$35/hr during contract phase).

  • Opportunity to work with a collaborative, mission-driven team.



Salary : $65,000 - $75,000

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