Grant Accountant - Grants & Donor Reporting Specialist

Catholic Charities of Fairfield County, Inc.; Shelton (CT); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

GAAP understanding

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Blackbaud Financial Edge

Euna Grants

Description du poste

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.