Grant Accountant

CFS; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Sanford, FL is seeking a Grant Accountant to manage federal grant accounting, budgeting, reconciliations, and compliance reporting.

You will collaborate with grant, finance, and program teams to ensure proper documentation, audit readiness, and accurate financial data while supporting capital asset tracking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• Minimum 3 years’ accounting experience with grant/government or fund accounting.
• Strong understanding of compliance and reporting; ERP systems experience (PeopleSoft preferred).

Responsibilities

• Oversee full lifecycle of federal grant accounting including budgeting, reconciliations, journal entries, and compliance reporting.
• Collaborate with grant, finance, and program teams to ensure proper allocation and documentation of funds.
• Monitor spending to align with federal and regulatory guidelines.
• Support audit processes with organized documentation and financial reports.
• Assist with capital asset tracking and data accuracy across financials.

Skills

Grant accounting

Regulatory compliance

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

Salary: $70,000–$75,000

Location: Sanford, FL | Fully Onsite

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This Grant Accountant role provides the opportunity to join a respected, community-focused organization where financial operations directly support meaningful programs and initiatives. With a strong commitment to improving outcomes through student success programs, curriculum enhancements, and capital projects, the organization offers both purpose and long-term stability.

The Grant Accountant will take a hands-on role in managing federal grant accounting and ensuring funds are tracked, reported, and utilized in full compliance with regulations. Working closely with finance, grant, and program teams, the Grant Accountant will gain valuable visibility into how funding decisions impact real community outcomes.

This Grant Accountant position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in structured, compliance-driven environments. The Grant Accountant will play a critical role in maintaining financial integrity while contributing to mission-driven work that has a lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities of the Grant Accountant

• Oversee the full lifecycle of federal grant accounting, including budget tracking, reconciliations, journal entries, and compliance reporting as the Grant Accountant
• Collaborate with grant, finance, and program teams to ensure proper allocation and documentation of funds as the Grant Accountant
• Monitor spending activity to confirm alignment with federal and regulatory guidelines as the Grant Accountant
• Support audit processes by maintaining organized documentation and preparing required financial reports as the Grant Accountant
• Assist with capital asset tracking and review financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance as the Grant Accountant

Qualifications For The Grant Accountant

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, with a focus on grant, government, or fund accounting
• Strong understanding of compliance and reporting requirements; experience with ERP systems (PeopleSoft preferred)

Who Thrives as the Grant Accountant

• Mission-driven organization focused on creating meaningful community impact
• Stable environment with structured processes and long-term career potential
• Collaborative culture with cross-functional exposure across finance and program teams
• Opportunity to take ownership of grant processes and grow as a Grant Accountant