Grant Accountant

Community Action Lehigh Valley; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Telemedicine and mental health support

Agency-paid life insurance and long‑/短

401(k) with company matching

Generous paid leave

Job summary

Community Action Lehigh Valley is seeking a Grant Accountant to organize grant dollars from setup to closeout, ensuring compliance and readiness for program impact.

You will manage grant budgets, prepare invoices and reports, reconcile accounts, and support audits while partnering with program teams to keep documentation accurate and audit-ready. Onsite work at our Bethlehem, PA location is required, with a strong emphasis on detail and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Mid-level accounting experience, grant or fund accounting preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort with accounting systems.
• Knowledge of GAAP and compliance basics for restricted funding.
• Clear, friendly communication and sharp attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage grant budgets and cost allocations, preparing invoices and financial reports.
• Reconcile accounts, support audits/monitoring, and partner with program teams to keep documentation timely and accurate.

Skills

Grant accounting

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Our Mission

The mission of Community Action Lehigh Valley is to improve the quality of life in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas by building communities in which all people have access to economic opportunity, the ability to pursue that opportunity, and a voice in the decisions that affect their lives.

The Role

As our Grant Accountant, you’ll keep grant dollars organized, compliant, and ready to fuel real-world impact. This role exists to make sure every award is tracked cleanly-from setup to closeout-so programs can focus on people.

Key responsibilities include managing grant budgets and cost allocations, preparing invoices and financial reports, reconciling accounts, supporting audits/monitoring, and partnering with program teams to keep documentation timely and accurate.

Key responsibilities include managing grant budgets and cost allocations, preparing invoices and financial reports, reconciling accounts, supporting audits/monitoring, and partnering with program teams to keep documentation timely and accurate.

Required qualifications/skills

• Mid-level accounting experience (grant or fund accounting strongly preferred)
• Strong Excel skills and comfort with accounting systems
• Knowledge of GAAP and compliance basics for restricted funding
• Clear, friendly communication and sharp attention to detail

A Day That Adds Up

You’ll start onsite at 1337 East 5th Street in Bethlehem by checking what’s due: a report deadline here, an invoice question there. Mid-morning is for focused number time-cleaning up transactions, making sure support is in the right place, and keeping files audit-ready.

After lunch, you’ll hop into quick, practical conversations with program staff to clarify a charge or confirm backup (no jargon Olympics). The afternoon might include a calm review of month-end progress, a few thoughtful notes for leadership, and a plan for tomorrow-because closing the day with a tidy to-do list is its own kind of joy.

Benefits That Deliver

Medical, dental, and vision coverage (Community Action covers 90% of employee health care costs), plus comprehensive prescription plans. Free telemedicine with board-certified doctors and mental health professionals, and no-cost concierge services to help you navigate care.

Agency-paid life insurance and long-term disability; voluntary life insurance and short-term disability options.

401(k) retirement plan with matching and an annual agency contribution of up to 7%

Generous paid leave: 15 vacation days in year one (with more after 2nd and 5th anniversaries), 2 personal days annually, 9 sick days annually, and 10 observed holidays.