Grant Accountant

Grant Accountant
Salary: $70,000-$75,000
Location: Sanford, FL | Fully Onsite
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
This Grant Accountant opportunity offers the chance to own and manage federal grant accounting for a respected, community-focused organization supporting high-impact programs throughout Central Florida. The Grant Accountant will play a critical role in ensuring funding is properly allocated, monitored, and reported while partnering with leaders across finance, operations, and program management.


What makes this Grant Accountant role especially appealing is the combination of financial stewardship and real-world impact. The Grant Accountant will support initiatives tied to student success, workforce development, capital improvements, and educational advancement, providing direct visibility into how funding drives meaningful outcomes.


This position offers strong stability, a collaborative team environment, and the opportunity for a Grant Accountant to develop expertise in federal compliance, financial reporting, and project funding oversight.
Key Responsibilities of the Grant Accountant

• Manage federal and grant-funded accounting activities, including reconciliations, budget monitoring, journal entries, and compliance reporting as the Grant Accountant
• Monitor grant expenditures and funding activity to ensure alignment with federal, state, and organizational requirements as the Grant Accountant
• Partner with program leaders, finance teams, and stakeholders to support grant administration and financial accountability as the Grant Accountant
• Support internal and external audits by maintaining documentation, preparing reports, and ensuring grant compliance as the Grant Accountant
• Assist with capital asset tracking, financial analysis, and reporting related to grant-funded projects as the Grant Accountant

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• 3+ years of grant, government, nonprofit, fund, or project accounting experience
• Experience with ERP systems such as PeopleSoft and a strong understanding of compliance-focused financial reporting

• Opportunity to support programs that directly impact the local community
• High visibility across finance, grants, and operational leadership
• Stable organization with long-term growth potential
• Exposure to federally funded projects, compliance reporting, and capital initiatives
• Collaborative culture focused on accountability, service, and continuous improvement