Grant Accountant

Kansas City International; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life Insurance STD/LTD

403b retirement plan

Job summary

The Full Employment Council is seeking a Grant Accountant to support the financial management of workforce development programs in Kansas City, MO. You will ensure compliance with federal, state, and funding agency requirements and manage grant budgets, expenditures, and financial reporting.

Collaborating with Program Managers and the Planning Unit, you will provide financial guidance, analyze data, and support program operations, ensuring all grant activities align with regulatory and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit or grant-funded environment.
• Knowledge of grant accounting and compliance.
• Experience reviewing vendor or subcontractor invoices.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems.
• Must have personal transportation, a valid driver’s license, and auto insurance.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and track grant budgets, expenditures, and funding allocations.
• Ensure all costs meet Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) requirements.
• Monitor spending and ensure compliance with grant rules and timelines.
• Prepare financial reports, invoices, and reimbursement requests.
• Maintain accurate and audit-ready documentation.
• Support audits, monitoring reviews, and internal compliance checks.
• Identify risks, review internal controls, and recommend process improvements.
• Manage the Customer Financial Support System and oversee the process of job training and supportive services for all programs.
• Coordinate with training providers, employers, and vendors regarding participant-related costs.
• Ensure compliance with E-Verify and program requirements.
• Provide technical support to program staff and ensure Program Managers have timely and accurate access to program and participant information.
• Review and approve invoices from training providers, employers, and vendors.
• Work with subrecipients and subcontractors to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Verify participant eligibility and services before payment approval.
• Ensure expenses align with contracts and program policies.
• Track subcontractor budgets and expenditure.
• Resolve discrepancies in collaboration with program staff and vendors.
• Assist with general ledger reconciliations and journal entries.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare financial reports for management and funding agencies.

Skills

Grant accounting

Excel

Nonprofit environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Accounting systems

Job description

Grant Accountant

Department: Finance

Reports To: Vice President/Chief Financial & Technology Officer

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Grant Accountant is responsible for supporting the financial management of workforce development programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and funding agency requirements. This role manages grant budgets, expenditures, and financial reporting while maintaining accurate and compliant financial records.

The Grant Accountant works closely with Program Managers and the Planning Unit to provide financial guidance, analyze data, and support program operations, ensuring all grant activities align with regulatory and contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Grant Accounting & Compliance

• Maintain and track grant budgets, expenditures, and funding allocations.
• Ensure all costs meet Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) requirements
• Monitor spending and ensure compliance with grant rules and timelines
• Prepare financial reports, invoices, and reimbursement requests
• Maintain accurate and audit-ready documentation
• Support audits, monitoring reviews, and internal compliance checks
• Identify risks, review internal controls, and recommend process improvements

Program & Financial Aid Support

• Manage the Customer Financial Support System and oversee the process of job training and supportive services for all programs (ITA, OJT, Internship, and Supportive Services).
• Coordinate with training providers, employers, and vendors regarding participant-related costs
• Ensure compliance with E-Verify and program requirements.
• Provide technical support to program staff and ensure Program Managers have timely and accurate access to program and participant information

Subcontractor & Vendor Oversight

• Review and approve invoices from training providers, employers, and vendors
• Work with subrecipients and subcontractors to ensure timely and accurate reporting
• Verify participant eligibility and services before payment approval
• Ensure expenses align with contracts and program policies
• Track subcontractor budgets and expenditure
• Resolve discrepancies in collaboration with program staff and vendors

General Accounting Support

• Assist with general ledger reconciliations and journal entries
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes
• Prepare financial reports for management and funding agencies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit or grant-funded environment
• Knowledge of grant accounting and compliance
• Experience reviewing vendor or subcontractor invoices
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems
• Must have personal transportation, a valid driver’s license, and auto insurance
• Must be able to pass a background check

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, Life Insurance STD/LTD
• Retirement plan (403b) (9.7% employer contribution)
• Paid vacation, sick and holidays

Central City, 1740 Paseo, KCMO Ste 100, KCMO

Eastern Jackson County, 15301 E 23rd Street, Independence, MO

The Full Employment Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. All voice telephone numbers may be reached by using TTY/TTD equipment via Missouri Relay Services 711

Why Join Us?

Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to helping individuals gain skills, employment, and economic stability. This position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact while working in a collaborative and supportive environment.