Grant Accountant (Hybrid) - Nonprofit Finance & Compliance

United Way for Greater Austin; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Option

Employer 403(b) Matching

Health Insurance (employees)

Job summary

United Way for Greater Austin is seeking a Grant Accountant to manage grant compliance for federal, state, city, and private awards. You will prepare budgets, monitor spending, and ensure timely reporting to grantors.

The role reports to the Finance Grants Manager and the Controller, with a focus on accurate financial data and audit readiness. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of nonprofit accounting experience, knowledge of GAAP and grant regulations, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Admin, or related field or 4+ years grant accounting experience.
• 2–3 years of professional experience in nonprofit accounting is required.
• Knowledge of GAAP and Governmental Accounting Standards.
• Knowledge of Texas state and federal grant regulations, including Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure grant compliance for United Way and funded subcontractors across federal, state, city, and private grants.
• Manage grant reporting deadlines and prepare accurate financial reports for grantors and internal stakeholders.
• Develop and monitor grant budgets, tracking spending status and variances.
• Maintain systems for submitting and monitoring funding and reimbursement requests to grantors and subcontractors.
• Record and reconcile grant-related transactions in accounting systems to ensure accuracy and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with grant program managers to resolve issues related to grant budgets, spending, and compliance.
• Support the Finance Grants Manager and Controller with financial reporting and audit preparation.
• Contribute to the improvement of grant accounting processes and documentation.

Skills

Strategic thinker

Detail-oriented

Collaborative

Excellent communicator

Technologically savvy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business or 4+ years grant accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Job description

United Way for Greater Austin is seeking a Grant Accountant to manage grant compliance for federal, state, city, and private awards. You will prepare budgets, monitor spending, and ensure timely reporting to grantors.

The role reports to the Finance Grants Manager and the Controller, with a focus on accurate financial data and audit readiness. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of nonprofit accounting experience, knowledge of GAAP and grant regulations, and strong communication skills.