Grant Accountant
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
$60,000 – $65,000
About the Opportunity
Our client is a mission-driven organization seeking a Grant Accountant to support a growing portfolio of federal, state, and local grant programs. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with leadership while contributing to initiatives that have a meaningful impact on the community.
This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, managing multiple funding sources, and supporting financial compliance and reporting efforts.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
- Join a mission-focused organization making a positive impact in the community
- Gain exposure to federal, state, and local grant funding programs
- Work closely with leadership and program managers across the organization
- Collaborative team environment with strong visibility and growth potential
- Diverse responsibilities that blend accounting, financial analysis, and compliance
- Opportunity to play a key role in supporting ongoing grant activity and future funding initiatives
Grant Accountant Responsibilities:
- The Grant Accountant will manage accounts receivable activities, including payment posting, reconciliations, and aging analysis
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements for assigned grant portfolios
- Monitor grant revenue, drawdowns, and reimbursements to ensure accurate and timely cash flow
- The Grant Accountant will perform budget-to-actual analyses and investigate financial variances
- Support grant compliance requirements, reporting deadlines, and audit preparation
- Collaborate with accounting staff, program managers, and leadership teams to ensure accurate financial reporting
- The Grant Accountant will research and resolve discrepancies related to grant funding, financial data, and reporting
- Assist with month-end and year-end close activities related to grant accounting
Preferred Qualifications of the Grant Accountant Role:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
- 3+ years of accounting experience, including accounts receivable, financial reporting, and general ledger activities
- Experience preparing financial statements and supporting month-end close
- Intermediate Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP functions
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
- Grant accounting experience strongly preferred
- Experience with Acumatica or other ERP systems is a plus
- Nonprofit, government, or multi-funding source experience is a plus