Grant Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Grant Accountant to join a mission-driven organization in San Antonio, Texas in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position plays a key role in managing the financial activity tied to federal, state, and local awards, while helping maintain accurate records, dependable reporting, and compliance with applicable grant and accounting standards. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, a careful eye for detail, and the ability to support both routine financial operations and audit-related requests in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee grant-related spending and compare activity against approved budgets to help ensure funding is used appropriately and in line with award terms.
• Prepare reimbursement submissions, financial statements, and recurring billing support for grant-funded programs and projects.
• Examine invoices, agreements, purchasing records, and employee time documentation to confirm accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Record and process accounting transactions such as payables, vendor disbursements, payroll entries, deposits, and general ledger updates.
• Reconcile balances across internal records and external sources, including vendors, fiscal partners, and funding agencies.
• Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close by organizing schedules, reviewing balances, and supporting financial accuracy.
• Provide audit support by compiling requested documentation, preparing account analyses, and assisting with responses to auditor questions.
• Monitor encumbrances and spending trends, and assist with updates or adjustments to grant budgets when necessary.
• Maintain organized financial files, supporting schedules, and internal control documentation to strengthen accountability and record retention.
• Coordinate with staff, vendors, auditors, and government contacts to address payment, reporting, and compliance-related matters.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• At least 2 years of accounting experience, ideally within grant-funded, nonprofit, or governmental environments.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and familiarity with financial reporting and reconciliation practices.
• Experience with accounts payable, general ledger activity, month-end close, and account analysis.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to work with formulas, reports, and financial data sets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments and with external stakeholders.
• High attention to detail, sound organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines independently.
• Familiarity with government grants, grant compliance, or standards such as Uniform Guidance, GASB, or related regulations is preferred.