Grants Accountant

Grants Accountant

The Grants Accountant prepares accurate and timely financial reporting for assigned grants. This role ensures compliance with grant requirements, AmeriCorps regulations, OMB/2 CFR200, GAAP, FASB standards, applicable laws, and internal controls. Strict confidentiality of all accounting, payroll, employee, member, and organizational information is required.

Must be located in one of the following states - Minnesota, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Mississippi, New York, Virginia or Wisconsin

Responsibilities

Grant Financial Management

• Manage the financial administration of government, AmeriCorps, corporate, and foundation grants.
• Prepare accurate reimbursement requests, invoices, and financial reports in compliance with funder requirements.
• Monitor grant budgets, spending trends, forecasts, and revenue recognition; proactively address variances and risks.
• Partner with program leadership on grant planning, budget modifications, spend-down strategies, and audit support.

Grant Compliance & Stewardship

• Interpret grant agreements and ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), funder requirements, and internal policies.
• Review expenditures for allowability, allocability, reasonableness, and proper coding.
• Reconcile grant expenditures to the general ledger and maintain complete, accurate financial records.
• Identify compliance risks, recommend corrective actions, and safeguard confidential financial and grant documentation.

Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

Minimum Experience

• 3+ years of professional accounting experience.
• 2+ years of government grant accounting experience, including federal or state grants.
• Experience preparing grant reimbursement requests, financial reports, and supporting documentation.
• Working knowledge of Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), GAAP, and nonprofit fund accounting.
• Experience using NetSuite or a comparable ERP/accounting system.
• Exceptional attention to detail, analytical ability, and organizational skills

Physical Requirements

Ampact is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations as possible to enable employees to perform the essential functions of their positions.

This position requires the ability to:

• Travel locally and statewide as needed to attend meetings
• Communicate effectively with people/groups in multiple settings within and outside the organization
• Effectively utilize existing and emerging technology to achieve required results
• Transporting of moderately heavy objects up to 25 pounds

Benefits

Ampact offers an excellent benefit package including Medical, HSA, Dental, Vision, FSA, Life, Disability, PTO and 401(k).

EEOC

Ampact will not discriminate for or against any AmeriCorps service member or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, familial status, military service, or any other category protected by law. Reasonable accommodations provided upon request.