Grants Accountant - Senior

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Grants Accountant - Senior to oversee the financial administration of sponsored awards in Memphis, Tennessee. This role supports post-award accounting activities, monitors grant spending, and helps ensure accurate reporting and compliance with applicable accounting standards and sponsor requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, clear communication, and the ability to manage deadlines independently while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities:
• Manage the post-award financial activities for a portfolio of grant-funded programs across the organization and affiliated entities.
• Review invoices, financial statements, and supporting documentation to confirm accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and maintain reliable records.
• Prepare journal entries, perform account reconciliations, and analyze balances to support accurate general ledger reporting.
• Monitor grant expenditures against approved budgets and identify variances, trends, or compliance concerns for timely follow-up.
• Track grant agreements and reporting deadlines to help ensure submissions are completed on schedule and status updates are clearly communicated.
• Partner with operational leaders and award-owning departments to provide financial guidance on grant activity, restrictions, and spending performance.
• Support broader accounting operations through financial analysis, month-end close tasks, variance review, and ad hoc reporting requested by leadership.
• Escalate emerging issues, document progress on assigned work, and recommend practical solutions to improve processes and financial oversight.• Proven experience in grant accounting, post-award financial management, or senior-level accounting work in a complex organization.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliation, and financial statement analysis.
• Working understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and the ability to apply regulatory and sponsor requirements accurately.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using enterprise accounting systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, or SAP.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, organize detailed financial information, and work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and with external stakeholders.
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment when handling confidential financial and organizational information.