Grant Accountant

Creative Financial Staffing; Tampa (FL); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization is seeking a Grant Accountant to oversee financial aspects of grants. This fully remote position offers a great culture, strong work/life balance, and excellent benefits. The role involves budgeting, reporting, and ensuring compliance with grant regulations.

Benefits

Great culture and team environment

Strong work/life balance

Great benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in grant accounting or financial management.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and grant accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial aspects of grants and contracts, including budgeting and reporting.
• Prepare accurate financial reports and collaborate with program managers.
• Ensure adherence to grant funding guidelines and regulations.

Skills

Financial Management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Reporting

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Bachelor's degree in finance

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

• Our client, a leading non-profit organization, is looking to add a Grant Accountant to their team.
• With a diverse range of social services, including foster care, adoption, refugee resettlement, disaster response, and more, they work tirelessly to transform lives and communities through compassion, innovation, and collaboration.
• Fully remote position!
• Great culture and team environment
• Strong work / life balance and great benefits!

Responsibilities of the Grant Accountant :

• Oversee the financial aspects of grants and contracts, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Monitor grant expenditures, ensuring adherence to funding source regulations and internal policies.
• Prepare accurate financial reports, including cash flow projections, financial statements, and grant-specific reports.
• Collaborate with program managers to provide timely financial information for grant reporting purposes.
• Assist in developing and preparing grant budgets in collaboration with program staff and senior management.
• Support the annual budgeting process, aligning grants with overall organizational objectives.
• Ensure strict adherence to grant funding guidelines, regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Prepare for and participate in internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Work closely with program managers and auditors to address findings or recommendations related to grant finances.
• Analyze financial data and performance metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in grant accounting and reporting.
• Collaborate with the finance team to streamline financial processes and systems.

Requirements of the Grant Accountant :

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience (minimum 3 years) in grant accounting or financial management, preferably in a non-profit environment.
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), grant accounting standards, and regulations (such as OMB Uniform Guidance).