Finance and Grant Accountant

$70k - $85k

LHH US

Accountant - Grants & Contracts (Nonprofit)
About the Opportunity
A well-established nonprofit organization is seeking an Accountant - Grants & Contracts to support the financial management of government-funded contracts and grants. This role will partnerclosely with program leadership to manage budgeting, billing, financial reporting, grant compliance, and contract analysis while ensuring adherence to funding source requirements.
Responsibilities
Manage the fiscal administration of assigned contracts and grants.
Prepare and monitor budgets and budget modifications.
Process monthly, quarterly, and annual billings and invoices.
Prepare grant expenditure reports and track spending against approved budgets.
Analyze expenses, identify variances, and ensure compliance with funding restrictions.
Reconcile revenue and receivable accounts and monitor outstanding receivables.
Prepare journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and other general ledger adjustments.
Collaborate with program directors to review contract spending and funding compliance.
Coordinate with external funding agencies regarding budgets, billings, and reporting requirements.
Prepare contract closeout packages and support annual audits.
Generate financial reports and assist with special projects as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience.
Nonprofit accounting experience strongly preferred.
Experience with grants, contracts, budgeting, invoicing, and financial reporting.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
Preferred Experience
Government-funded contracts and grants.
Federal, New York State, or New York City funding sources.
Contract billing and grant reporting.
Accounts receivable monitoring and reconciliation.
Working knowledge of nonprofit accounting systems and budgeting software.
Experience with payroll systems and audit support.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented accounting professional with experience managing grants and contracts in a nonprofit environment. This individual will possess strong analytical skills, the ability to work collaboratively across departments, and a commitment to ensuring financial compliance and accurate reporting.
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package available.
Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Jeffrey Kamberg
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