Grant Accountant

LHH US; North Carolina; On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Additional voluntary benefits

EAP program

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Job summary

LHH US is seeking a Grant Accountant for our Winston-Salem nonprofit finance team. This role ensures financial integrity, compliance, and accurate reporting for grant-funded programs that advance our mission and community impact.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, 3+ years of nonprofit grant accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, excellent analytical and communication skills, and advanced Excel proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of nonprofit grant accounting experience.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and nonprofit accounting principles.
• Advanced Excel proficiency and experience with grant management systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage grant budgets, expenditures, and funding allocations.
• Prepare grant-related financial reports for federal, state, local, and private 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 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

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

Grant management software

Accounting software

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Our growing nonprofit organization in Winston-Salem 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

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• additional voluntary benefits
• EAP program
• commuter benefits
• a 401K plan

Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.

In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as 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.