Grant Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Grant Accountant to join a mission-driven organization in Columbia, South Carolina on a contract-to-permanent basis. This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, overseeing day-to-day payables and receivables activity, and supporting grant-related accounting operations. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively while ensuring compliance with applicable financial regulations and internal controls.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee invoice processing, payment scheduling, and purchase order activity to keep accounts payable transactions accurate and timely.
• Manage incoming payments, customer or grant-related receivables tracking, and account balancing to support reliable cash flow reporting.
• Prepare and post journal entries, review general ledger activity, and investigate discrepancies to maintain clean financial records.
• Contribute to month-end close by completing reconciliations, analyzing variances, and assisting with the preparation of recurring financial statements.
• Record and reconcile cash activity, including receipts, deposits, and related ledger entries, to ensure proper documentation of all funds.
• Compare spending records against supporting documentation and maintain organized financial files for audit readiness and reporting accuracy.
• Review vendor invoices, confirm coding and approvals, accrue expenses when needed, and coordinate disbursements in accordance with policy.
• Support accounting needs for grant-funded programs, including transaction processing, reporting support, and adherence to funding requirements.
• Recommend practical improvements to accounting workflows, internal controls, and financial procedures to strengthen efficiency and compliance.
• Assist with special assignments and additional finance-related projects as business needs evolve.• Bachelor’s degree with at least 15 semester hours in accounting or closely related coursework.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, ideally within nonprofit, grant-funded, or public sector environments.
• Working knowledge of grant compliance, fund administration, and government funding guidelines, including budgeting and reporting expectations.
• Experience handling both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions with a high level of accuracy and accountability.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and accounting platforms such as QuickBooks, Abila MIP, Blackbaud Financial Edge, or similar financial systems.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data, perform reconciliations, and resolve variances effectively.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage deadlines and sensitive information professionally.