Grant Accountant (Full-Time) – Catholic Charities

Catholic Charities of Fairfield County, Inc.; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of Fairfield County, Inc. is seeking a Grant Accountant in Shelton, CT. This full-time, exempt role supports grant processing, reporting, and fund management across the organization.

You will prepare financial entries, coordinate cash flows, and ensure compliance with grant terms while collaborating with the Finance and Development teams to meet deadlines and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 3–5 years in an accounting-related role, preferably with grant management experience.
• Detailed familiarity with GAAP as it relates to grant management.
• Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge and Euna Grants (AmpliFund) is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel including pivot tables, formulas, lookups, and related features.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and meet competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end accounting entries and financial reports for all grants.
• Coordinate cash management functions for grants, including reimbursement requests, fund drawdowns, and billing.
• Develop and review budgets for grant proposals aligned with organizational priorities.
• Support the Development program with financial follow-up requests from funders.
• Track adjustments and projections with VP Finance and Controller.

Skills

GAAP understanding

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Blackbaud Financial Edge

Euna Grants

Job description

Catholic Charities of Fairfield County is in search of a Grant Accountant. Reporting to the Controller, this full-time, exempt, benefits-eligible position is located in Shelton, CT.

As a Grant Accountant, you will bring your robust accounting background and experience with grants to collaborate across the organization, ensuring smooth and timely grant processing and facilitating the day-to-day management of grants, donations, and fundraising efforts.

This is a visible role within a fast-paced department, often requiring the successful management of quick and conflicting deadlines.

Accountabilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end accounting entries and financial reports for all grants.
• Coordinate cash management functions for all grants, including the preparation of reimbursement requests, fund drawdowns, and billing.
• Develop and review budgets for grant proposals that are aligned with organizational priorities.
• Support the Development program in responding to and managing follow-up financial requests from funders.
• Work closely with the Vice President of Finance and the Controller to track adjustments and projections.
• Support the creation of the organizational budget, primarily from a budget-by-funder and unrestricted-versus-restricted perspective.
• Coordinate all financial reporting aspects of grants to allocate expenses to specific funders according to budget and need.
• Provide timely and accurate donor financial reports to the Finance and Development teams to meet rolling deadlines across all funding relationships.
• Review time allocations to grants to ensure allocations meet funding requirements and grant funds are spent appropriately.
• Support the Vice President of Finance and the Controller with audits and agreed-upon procedures as needed, including providing documentation and drafting responses to audit questions.
• Review all incoming grant agreements for financial requirements and provide guidance regarding their application, feasibility, and practical implementation.
• Manage the grant management system, Euna Grants, and ensure the timely entry of revenue and expenses to produce meaningful reports for external users.
• Maintain financial documentation related to funding agreements and support strong internal processes.
• Prepare periodic and annual restricted revenue release schedules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting plus a minimum of three to five years of experience in an accounting-related role, preferably in a compliance capacity with grant management experience.
• Detailed familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, or GAAP, as they relate to grant management.
• Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge and Euna Grants, previously known as AmpliFund, is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, lookup functions, and related features.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and meet competing demands and deadlines.

How to Apply

Catholic Charities of Fairfield County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.