Grants Accountant

Job Summary

To support financial operations, the full-time remote Grants Accountant will develop and implement accounting systems for grants, prepare financial reports, and ensure compliance with regulations while maintaining strong financial controls.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare monthly contract/grant financials and annual closing reports for contracts/grants
• Reconcile grant receivables and monitor actual grant expenditures against approved budgets
• Document, verify, and correct monthly journal entries in the general ledger Accounting System

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting with 3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in not-for-profit and grant accounting
• Working knowledge of PC-based accounting systems and advanced Excel skills (v-lookups, Pivot tables)
• Ability to manage detailed work while maintaining confidentiality
• Experience leading meetings and presenting financial information to management
• Capability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines