Federal Grants Accountant – Budget & Compliance

Cabarrus County School District; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabarrus County School District in Concord, North Carolina is seeking a Federal Accountant to manage grant accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting for federal programs district-wide.

The role collaborates with grant program managers, auditors, and state and federal agencies, ensuring compliance and timely year-end reporting while supporting the district’s accountability and transparency goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• At least five years of general accounting experience or grants management experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates centralized accounting and financial reporting for grant portfolio, budgets and forecasts.
• Prepares invoices, collects funds and ensures compliance with grant requirements.
• Submits fiscal reports for sponsored programs and supports audits.
• Coordinates with district staff to ensure timely expenditure of grant funds across departments.

Skills

Grant accounting

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Cabarrus County School District in Concord, North Carolina is seeking a Federal Accountant to manage grant accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting for federal programs district-wide.

The role collaborates with grant program managers, auditors, and state and federal agencies, ensuring compliance and timely year-end reporting while supporting the district’s accountability and transparency goals.