Grant Accountant
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Grant Accountant
The Grant Accountant is responsible for managing the organization's grant-related accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance functions. This role requires hands-on experience with Sage Intacct and Salesforce, strong data accuracy skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally. The ideal candidate will have a solid accounting foundation, experience in month-end close processes, and direct experience with grant fund accounting, including compliance with donor and regulatory requirements. Candidates with public accounting experience preferred but not required.
Key responsibilities include:
- Prepare and post journal entries related to grant activity; maintain general ledger integrity
- Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations of grant-related accounts
- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, with a focus on grant reporting
- Ensure accurate and timely data entry into Sage Intacct for all grant transactions
- Utilize Salesforce data to reconcile grant revenue, restricted funds, and program-related financial activity
- Monitor restricted funds to ensure compliance with grant agreements and funding requirements
- Prepare and submit grant financial reports in accordance with donor and regulatory deadlines
- Assist in the development and maintenance of grant budgets in collaboration with program teams
- Ensure proper revenue recognition for grants in accordance with GAAP
- Support audit preparation, including grant-specific schedules and documentation, and respond to auditor requests
- Maintain internal controls and ensure adherence to accounting policies, procedures, and grant compliance requirements
- Analyze grant financial data and identify discrepancies, variances, or trends
- Prepare revenue recognition form on a monthly basis
- Prepare exam reconciliation for review by the Controller
- Assist with payroll and accounts payable on an on-going basis
- Collaborate with program and development teams to ensure accurate tracking and reporting of grant-funded activities
- Prepare bank reconciliation for the controller's review
Qualifications include:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
- Minimum of 2+ years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in nonprofit, public accounting firm, or grant accounting
- Experience with Sage Intacct (required)
- Experience with Salesforce (preferred)
- Grant fund accounting experience (required)
- Strong understanding of GAAP principles, including restricted fund accounting and revenue recognition
- High attention to detail and strong data entry accuracy
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
Preferred attributes include:
- Experience working in a nonprofit or multi-entity environment
- Familiarity with federal, state, and private grant compliance requirements
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong internal control awareness
Work environment:
- Full-time position
- Hybrid – 3 Days a Week in Office
- Reports to: Controller
Vacancy posted 23 hours ago
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