Grant Accountant

Met Council; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Pre-tax commuter benefits

403(b) with employer contribution

Vacation, sick leave and holidays

Job summary

Met Council is seeking a detail-oriented Grant Accountant to oversee an assigned portfolio of grants, ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and timely billing. This hybrid role includes three days on-site at the Financial District office and two remote days.

The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years of grant accounting experience, a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, and proficiency in Word/Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business (required).
• 2–3 years of grant accounting experience; familiarity with Private Foundations, NYC and NYS funder requirements (DFTA, DYCD, OTDA, etc) (required).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, IF functions) (required).
• Must possess critical thinking skills; must be able to understand the impact of budgets and contracts throughout the agency.
• Familiarity with PASSPort and Grants Gateway (preferred).
• Familiarity with OMB Uniform Guidance (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports and invoices for all grants to ensure timely and accurate submission to government funders and private foundations.
• Ensure financial compliance with government and private foundation funding requirements.
• Prepare journal entries and allocations as needed.
• Respond to funder-related inquiries from key stakeholders at Met Council and various agencies.
• Assist in the preparation of funder desk audits.
• Maintain accurate and updated financial records and files.
• Assist the Director of Budgets and Grants Management in the preparation of special financial reports and projections as needed.
• Maintain database of administrative contracts; run queries, reports, and input data.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.
• Adaptability and Flexibility.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Collaborative

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Relationship building

Accountability

Dependability

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PASSPort

Grants Gateway

OMB Uniform Guidance

Job description

Met Council is America’s largest Jewish charity dedicated to serving the needy. We fight poverty through comprehensive social services and by treating each client with compassion, integrity, and respect. Our programs are staffed by experts who help over 350,000 clients each year and advocate on behalf of all needy New Yorkers. Our services include 100% affordable housing at 21 locations, family violence services, Holocaust survivor assistance, geriatric social work, crisis intervention and the largest free kosher food distribution program in the world. Our network of 101 food pantries, affordable housing sites, and affiliated JCCs provide services directly in neighborhoods across New York City.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative professional to join our team as a Grant Accountant. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This role is responsible for overseeing an assigned portfolio of grants and contracts, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with funding requirements, and timely billing.

Please note: This is a hybrid position (three days on-site, two days remote), with Tuesdays and Thursdays as mandatory in-office days at Met Council’s main office in the Financial District.

Grant Accounting/Billing: 80% - 90%

• Prepare financial reports and invoices for all grants to ensure timely and accurate submission to government funders and private foundations.
• Ensure financial compliance with government and private foundation funding requirements.
• Prepare journal entries and allocations as needed.
• Respond to funder-related inquiries from key stakeholders at Met Council and various agencies.
• Assist in the preparation of funder desk audits.
• Maintain accurate and updated financial records and files.

Special Projects: 10% - 20%

• Assist the Director of Budgets and Grants Management in the preparation of special financial reports and projections as needed.
• Maintain database of administrative contracts. This includes running queries, reports, and inputting data.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Computer Skills
• Motivation
• Creative and Innovative Thinking
• Analysis and Reasoning
• Teamwork
• Relationship Building
• Mathematical Thinking
• Accountability and Dependability

Skill and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business (required).
• At least 2-3 years of grant accounting experience required; familiarity with Private Foundations, New York City and New York State funder requirements (DFTA, DYCD, OTDA, etc) (required).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, IF functions) (required).
• Must possess critical thinking skills; must be able to understand the impact of budgets and contracts throughout the agency.
• Familiarity with PASSPort and Grants Gateway (preferred).
• Familiarity with OMB Uniform Guidance (preferred).

Compensation: $75,000 - $85,000 per year.

Benefits: Major medical, dental, vision and life insurance; pre-tax commuter benefits; FSA; 403(b) with employer contribution; plus generous vacation, sick leave and holidays.