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Finance and Grant Accountant

$70k - $85k

LHH US

Accountant - Grants & Contracts (Nonprofit)

About the Opportunity

A well-established nonprofit organization is seeking an Accountant - Grants & Contracts to support the financial management of government-funded contracts and grants. This role will partnerclosely with program leadership to manage budgeting, billing, financial reporting, grant compliance, and contract analysis while ensuring adherence to funding source requirements.

Responsibilities
  • Manage the fiscal administration of assigned contracts and grants.
  • Prepare and monitor budgets and budget modifications.
  • Process monthly, quarterly, and annual billings and invoices.
  • Prepare grant expenditure reports and track spending against approved budgets.
  • Analyze expenses, identify variances, and ensure compliance with funding restrictions.
  • Reconcile revenue and receivable accounts and monitor outstanding receivables.
  • Prepare journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and other general ledger adjustments.
  • Collaborate with program directors to review contract spending and funding compliance.
  • Coordinate with external funding agencies regarding budgets, billings, and reporting requirements.
  • Prepare contract closeout packages and support annual audits.
  • Generate financial reports and assist with special projects as needed.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience.
  • Nonprofit accounting experience strongly preferred.
  • Experience with grants, contracts, budgeting, invoicing, and financial reporting.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
Preferred Experience
  • Government-funded contracts and grants.
  • Federal, New York State, or New York City funding sources.
  • Contract billing and grant reporting.
  • Accounts receivable monitoring and reconciliation.
  • Working knowledge of nonprofit accounting systems and budgeting software.
  • Experience with payroll systems and audit support.
Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented accounting professional with experience managing grants and contracts in a nonprofit environment. This individual will possess strong analytical skills, the ability to work collaboratively across departments, and a commitment to ensuring financial compliance and accurate reporting.

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package available.

Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year

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