Grant Accountant

Grant Accountant Salary: $70,000–$75,000 Location: Sanford, FL | Fully Onsite Why This Opportunity Stands Out This Grant Accountant role provides the opportunity to join a respected, community-focused organization where financial operations directly support meaningful programs and initiatives. With a strong commitment to improving outcomes through student success programs, curriculum enhancements, and capital projects, the organization offers both purpose and long-term stability. The Grant Accountant will take a hands-on role in managing federal grant accounting and ensuring funds are tracked, reported, and utilized in full compliance with regulations. Working closely with finance, grant, and program teams, the Grant Accountant will gain valuable visibility into how funding decisions impact real community outcomes. This Grant Accountant position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in structured, compliance-driven environments. The Grant Accountant will play a critical role in maintaining financial integrity while contributing to mission-driven work that has a lasting impact. Key Responsibilities of the Grant Accountant Oversee the full lifecycle of federal grant accounting, including budget tracking, reconciliations, journal entries, and compliance reporting as the Grant Accountant Collaborate with grant, finance, and program teams to ensure proper allocation and documentation of funds as the Grant Accountant Monitor spending activity to confirm alignment with federal and regulatory guidelines as the Grant Accountant Support audit processes by maintaining organized documentation and preparing required financial reports as the Grant Accountant Assist with capital asset tracking and review financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance as the Grant Accountant Qualifications for the Grant Accountant Bachelor’s degree in Accounting Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, with a focus on grant, government, or fund accounting Strong understanding of compliance and reporting requirements; experience with ERP systems (PeopleSoft preferred) Who Thrives as the Grant Accountant Mission-driven organization focused on creating meaningful community impact Stable environment with structured processes and long-term career potential Collaborative culture with cross-functional exposure across finance and program teams Opportunity to take ownership of grant processes and grow as a Grant Accountant #J-18808-Ljbffr