Grant Accountant

CFS; Derby (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Derby, CT is seeking an experienced Grant Accountant to join its finance team. This role focuses on grant accounting, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with funders.

You will manage grants, post journal entries, prepare reports, and support audits, working closely with program teams to ensure accurate grant reporting. The role offers a mission-driven environment within a nonprofit organization with room to own the grant accounting function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Grant accounting experience required.
• Experience preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Strong financial reporting and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of restricted funds and grant compliance requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial activity related to grants and restricted funding sources.
• Track grant expenditures and ensure compliance with funding requirements.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Perform account reconciliations and maintain supporting schedules.
• Prepare grant-related financial reports and supporting documentation.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Monitor grant budgets and expenditures to ensure proper accounting treatment.
• Support internal and external audit requests.
• Maintain accurate financial records and grant documentation.
• Collaborate with program and operational teams to ensure accurate reporting.
• Assist with special accounting projects as needed.

Skills

Grant accounting

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

Financial reporting

Grant compliance

Budget monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Grant Accountant | Derby, CT

Target Compensation: 65-90k

A nonprofit organization is seeking an experienced Grant Accountant to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented Grant Accountant who enjoys financial reporting, journal entries, grant compliance, and supporting mission-driven programs.

The Grant Accountant will play a key role in ensuring accurate grant accounting, maintaining financial records, and preparing reporting required by funding sources and management.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Join a mission-driven nonprofit organization
• Meaningful work supporting community programs and initiatives
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to own grant accounting and reporting functions
• Stable organization with strong leadership

Key Responsibilities of the Grant Accountant

As a Grant Accountant, You Will

• Manage financial activity related to grants and restricted funding sources
• Track grant expenditures and ensure compliance with funding requirements
• Prepare and post journal entries
• Perform account reconciliations and maintain supporting schedules
• Prepare grant-related financial reports and supporting documentation
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities
• Monitor grant budgets and expenditures to ensure proper accounting treatment
• Support internal and external audit requests
• Maintain accurate financial records and grant documentation
• Collaborate with program and operational teams to ensure accurate reporting
• Assist with special accounting projects as needed

Preferred Qualifications Of The Grant Accountant

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• Experience working in a nonprofit accounting environment
• Grant accounting experience required
• Experience preparing journal entries and account reconciliations
• Strong financial reporting and documentation skills
• Knowledge of restricted funds and grant compliance requirements
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

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