Grant Accountant

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Paid sick leave

Holiday pay

EAP program

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. is seeking an experienced Grant Accountant to join our finance team in Greensboro/Winston-Salem area.

This role ensures financial integrity and compliance of grant-funded programs supporting our mission and community impact. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of nonprofit accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills to prepare reports for diverse funding sources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably within a nonprofit organization.
• Experience managing grants, fund accounting, or government-funded programs.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with accounting software and nonprofit financial systems preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage grant budgets, expenditures, and funding allocations
• Prepare grant-related financial reports for federal, state, local, and private funding sources
• Ensure compliance with grant agreements, donor restrictions, and regulatory requirements
• Reconcile grant activity and maintain accurate supporting documentation
• Partner with program managers to review budgets, spending trends, and funding utilization
• Track restricted and unrestricted funding in accordance with nonprofit accounting standards
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for grant-funded programs
• Support annual audits and provide required documentation related to grants and funding sources
• Review reimbursement requests and prepare drawdowns as needed
• Maintain compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting best practices

Skills

Grant accounting

Fund accounting

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Nonprofit financial systems

Job description

Our growing nonprofit organization in Winston‑Sel­am is seeking an experienced Grant Accountant to join our finance team. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the financial integrity and compliance of grant‑funded programs that directly support our mission and community impact.

If you enjoy working in a purpose-driven environment, attention to detail, and thrive in managing complex grant reporting requirements, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage grant budgets, expenditures, and funding allocations
• Prepare grant‑related financial reports for federal, state, local, and private funding sources
• Ensure compliance with grant agreements, donor restrictions, and regulatory requirements
• Reconcile grant activity and maintain accurate supporting documentation
• Partner with program managers to review budgets, spending trends, and funding utilization
• Track restricted and unrestricted funding in accordance with nonprofit accounting standards
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for grant‑funded programs
• Support annual audits and provide required documentation related to grants and funding sources
• Review reimbursement requests and prepare drawdowns as needed
• Maintain compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably within a nonprofit organization
• Experience managing grants, fund accounting, or government‑funded programs
• Strong understanding of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Experience with accounting software and nonprofit financial systems preferred
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment

Pay Details: $24.00 to $27.00 per hour

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Short‑term disability
• Additional voluntary benefits
• EAP program
• Commuter benefits
• 401K plan
• Paid sick leave
• Any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law
• Holiday pay where applicable

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.