Grant Accountant

Grant Accountant

St. Petersburg, Florida (Hybrid)

Salary: $65,000 $85,000

Why This Grant Accountant Opportunity Stands Out:

• Make a meaningful difference by joining one of the regions most respected nonprofit organizations.
• Lead critical grant compliance and financial management efforts that support impactful community programs.
• Grant Accountant works cross-functionally with executive leadership, program teams, and external funding agencies to maximize organizational impact.
• Be part of a collaborative and growth-oriented environment that values innovation, accountability, and teamwork.
• Take advantage of an exceptional benefits package featuring generous PTO, employer-funded healthcare, HSA contributions, and retirement savings support.
• Build your career with a mission-driven organization that offers long-term stability, a strong reputation, and a culture of purpose.

Key Grant Accountant Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day financial administration of grants, ensuring accurate tracking, reporting, and compliance across multiple funding sources.
• Develop and maintain grant accounting records, financial reports, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and transparency.
• Work closely with program and operational leaders to monitor spending, forecast funding needs, and optimize grant utilization.
• Grant Accountant will assist with monthly and annual financial closing processes, supporting accurate reporting and audit readiness.
• Serve as a key resource for grant compliance, audit support, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance financial operations and accountability.

Grant Accountant Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3 or more years of accounting experience, with nonprofit and grant accounting experience considered a strong plus.
• Solid understanding of grant compliance, funding restrictions, budget monitoring, and cost allocation practices.
• Familiarity with MIP Fund Accounting software preferred.
• Strong Excel and financial reporting skills, with the ability to work confidently with financial data.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented professional capable of balancing competing deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality.

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