Grant Accountant - Mission-Driven Finance & Compliance

Jobot; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Mission-driven environment

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Grant Accountant to join a mission-driven nonprofit in Albuquerque, NM. You will manage grant funding, prepare and maintain accurate financial reports for grant-funded programs, monitor budgets, and support month-end close and audits.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of accounting experience with grant accounting, GAAP and fund accounting knowledge, and proficiency with Sage or QuickBooks.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience, with grant accounting preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and fund accounting principles.
• Experience with federal or state grant compliance (OMB Uniform Guidance preferred).
• Proficiency in accounting software (Sage, QuickBooks, or similar).
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple grants and deadlines simultaneously.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and track grant funding in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Prepare and maintain accurate financial reports for grant-funded programs
• Monitor budgets and ensure proper allocation of grant expenses
• Perform account reconciliations and support month-end close processes
• Assist with audits and ensure compliance with grant requirements (OMB Uniform Guidance a plus)
• Collaborate with program managers to ensure proper financial tracking and reporting
• Maintain documentation and ensure readiness for internal and external audits

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Fund accounting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Grant Accountant to join a mission-driven nonprofit in Albuquerque, NM. You will manage grant funding, prepare and maintain accurate financial reports for grant-funded programs, monitor budgets, and support month-end close and audits.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of accounting experience with grant accounting, GAAP and fund accounting knowledge, and proficiency with Sage or QuickBooks.