Senior Grants Accountant

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in Baltimore, MD that is seeking a Senior Grants Accountant.Responsibilities:

• Support cleanup, reconciliation, and migration of historical accounting data from spreadsheets into an ERP system
• Validate and ensure accuracy of financial data, including debits, credits, and account coding
• Reconcile balances between legacy records and system data to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Input, adjust, and align financial transactions within the ERP system
• Work through accounting activity on a periodic (e.g., monthly) basis to ensure proper close and reporting
• Ensure all financial data is audit-ready and properly documented
• Assist with grant or project-based accounting, including large and complex funding streams
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure data integrity
• Support system alignment efforts, including integration with related tools and platforms
• Identify and resolve data inconsistencies to support accurate financial reporting

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Experience with general ledger, reconciliations, and financial data cleanup
• Strong understanding of debits/credits and account reconciliation processes
• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., Sage Intacct or similar)
• Advanced Excel skills with experience managing and analyzing large datasets
• Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure data accuracy
• Ability to work independently and manage timelines in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred:

• Experience with grant, fund, or project-based accounting
• Exposure to ERP implementations, migrations, or system clean-up efforts
• Experience with financial system integrations or tools (e.g., AP automation platforms)

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.


We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.


Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.


This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.


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