Sr. Grant Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Grant Accountant to support the financial oversight of grant-funded programs for a mission-driven non-profit organization in the West Metro of the Twin Cities. This position plays a key role in billing, cash activity, reconciliations, and compliance, ensuring grant transactions are accurate, well-documented, and aligned with funding requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with program teams, funders, and internal finance partners.

Responsibilities:

• Create and submit grant-related financial reports and reimbursement packages within required deadlines for public and private funding sources.

• Review project-level financial activity to confirm expenses are eligible, accurately assigned, and consistent with grant terms.

• Advise program and department staff on spending rules, documentation expectations, and financial compliance requirements tied to awards.

• Respond to funder inquiries by clarifying billed amounts and coordinating supporting records with Accounts Payable and operational leaders.

• Examine grant agreements and contracts to interpret billing terms, reporting obligations, and compliance expectations.

• Track updates to grant regulations and reporting standards, then summarize key impacts for internal stakeholders.

• Monitor daily banking transactions, identify incoming deposits, and align receipts with internal deposit records.

• Apply receivable payments in the accounting system and maintain accurate cash posting activity.

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations, quarterly receivables reconciliations, and evaluate reserves for uncollectible balances.

• Support audit readiness by maintaining documentation that strengthens internal controls and demonstrates grant compliance, including reconciling deposits from third-party payment platforms such as PayPal and Stripe.

• 3+ years of accounting experience, with direct exposure to grant accounting or fund-based financial reporting.
• Demonstrated experience with month-end close activities, general ledger maintenance, and journal entry preparation.
• Strong background in account reconciliation, including bank reconciliations and receivables analysis.
• Ability to interpret grant agreements, funding restrictions, and compliance requirements with a high degree of accuracy.
• Comfortable communicating financial guidance to non-finance staff and responding to external funding partners professionally.
• Proficiency in accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used for reporting, reconciliations, and transaction review.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain detailed supporting documentation.