Grant Accountant: Drive Impact with Clean Budgets

Community Action Lehigh Valley; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Telemedicine and mental health support

Agency-paid life insurance and long‑/短

401(k) with company matching

Generous paid leave

Job summary

Community Action Lehigh Valley is seeking a Grant Accountant to organize grant dollars from setup to closeout, ensuring compliance and readiness for program impact.

You will manage grant budgets, prepare invoices and reports, reconcile accounts, and support audits while partnering with program teams to keep documentation accurate and audit-ready. Onsite work at our Bethlehem, PA location is required, with a strong emphasis on detail and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Mid-level accounting experience, grant or fund accounting preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort with accounting systems.
• Knowledge of GAAP and compliance basics for restricted funding.
• Clear, friendly communication and sharp attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage grant budgets and cost allocations, preparing invoices and financial reports.
• Reconcile accounts, support audits/monitoring, and partner with program teams to keep documentation timely and accurate.

Skills

Grant accounting

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Community Action Lehigh Valley is seeking a Grant Accountant to organize grant dollars from setup to closeout, ensuring compliance and readiness for program impact.

You will manage grant budgets, prepare invoices and reports, reconcile accounts, and support audits while partnering with program teams to keep documentation accurate and audit-ready. Onsite work at our Bethlehem, PA location is required, with a strong emphasis on detail and cross-team collaboration.