Grant Accountant

Clinton Hill Community & Early Childhood Center, Inc.; Newark (NJ); In loco; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &

Public Holidays)

Training & Development

Descrizione del lavoro

Clinton Hill Community & Early Childhood Center, Inc. in Newark, NJ, is seeking a Grant Accountant to maintain accurate financial records for all grant-funded activities, ensuring compliance with funder requirements and organizational goals.

The role focuses on grant budgeting, receivables, reporting, and reconciliation. The successful candidate will hold a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, at least two years in nonprofit grant or fund accounting, and strong GAAP knowledge.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in nonprofit grant accounting or fund accounting.
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial accounting software (MIP preferred).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Mansioni

• Maintain accurate financial records for all grant-funded activities.
• Support grant budgeting, receivables, and compliance processes.
• Ensure accurate tracking, reporting, and reconciliation of grant funds per funder requirements.

Conoscenze

Grant accounting

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Independent & collaborative work

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Strumenti

Microsoft Excel

MIP

Descrizione del lavoro

The Grant Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records related to all grant-funded activities, including public and private grants. This position plays a critical role in grant budget management, receivables, and compliance by ensuring accurate tracking, reporting, and reconciliation of grant funds in alignment with organizational goals and funder requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in nonprofit grant accounting or fund accounting
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial accounting software (MIP preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Training & Development