Grant Accountant

Why This Grant Accountant Opportunity Stands Out

• This Grant Accountant role offers a 100% remote work environment with no travel required.
• The Grant Accountant will have the flexibility to choose a consistent start time of 7:00, 8:00, or 9:00 AM.
• As a Grant Accountant, you’ll manage a portfolio of approximately 12-15 state and federal grants, giving you meaningful ownership and visibility.
• This Grant Accountant opportunity provides broad exposure to budgeting, financial analysis, reporting, and month-end close, not just transactional accounting.
• The Grant Accountant will work alongside a collaborative accounting team while maintaining ownership of assigned grants.
• Competitive benefits for the Grant Accountant include a 403(b) match, tuition reimbursement, generous PTO, paid holidays, and comprehensive health coverage.
• This Grant Accountant position is ideal for someone seeking long-term stability, flexibility, and the ability to make an impact through grant-funded programs.
• The Grant Accountant will gain valuable experience supporting a diverse mix of state and federal funding sources.

Key Responsibilities

• The Grant Accountant will manage accounting activities for an assigned portfolio of state and federal grants.
• Prepare grant budgets, budget-to-actual analyses, and financial reports as a Grant Accountant.
• Review grant expenditures and ensure compliance with funding requirements while serving as a Grant Accountant.
• The Grant Accountant will prepare journal entries and support month-end close activities.
• Analyze accounts, investigate discrepancies, and resolve accounting issues as a Grant Accountant.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to support grant-related budgeting, reporting, and financial analysis.
• The Grant Accountant will monitor grant activity to ensure financial accuracy and proper reporting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Grant Accountant or in a hands-on grant accounting role is required.
• The ideal Grant Accountant will possess strong full-cycle accounting experience, including month-end close and journal entries.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred; Finance degree considered for an experienced Grant Accountant.
• Advanced Excel skills are required for the Grant Accountant, including PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, and complex formulas.
• Experience managing state and/or federal grants is strongly preferred for the Grant Accountant.
• Knowledge of Abila MIP or similar nonprofit accounting software is preferred for the Grant Accountant.
• The Grant Accountant must currently reside in Florida, Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, or South Carolina.
• The successful Grant Accountant must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements.