Grant Accounting Manager

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC in New York, NY, seeks a Grant Accounting Manager to lead a dedicated grant accounting team onsite. The role focuses on monthly invoicing, reporting, and ensuring GAAP and funder compliance for federal, state, city, and private grants.

With 5+ years in nonprofit grant accounting and a strong supervisory background, you will partner with senior finance leaders on audits, reporting, and strategic initiatives while supporting complex grant funding streams and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 5+ years of nonprofit grant accounting experience.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience managing Federal, NYS, NYC, and private grants.
• Experience reviewing grant-funded invoices and financial reports.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Fund EZ, and Passport.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and submission of monthly grant invoices and financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, funder requirements, and internal accounting policies.
• Manage month-end and year-end grant accounting close processes and reporting deadlines.
• Review grant expenditures, receivable balances, and general ledger activity for accuracy.
• Supervise and support the grant accounting team with budget modifications and reporting.
• Coordinate grant audit preparation and documentation with senior finance leadership.

Skills

Grant accounting leadership

Team supervision

GAAP compliance

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Nonprofit accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Fund EZ

Passport

Job description

Grant Accounting Manager

Salary: $85,000 – $90,000

Schedule: Fully onsite (Either 5 days 9-5 or 4 days 8-6)

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Lead and mentor a dedicated grant accounting team in a highly visible management role.
• Play a key role supporting programs funded by federal, state, city, and private grants.
• Gain exposure to complex nonprofit funding streams and compliance requirements.
• Partner directly with senior financial leadership on audits, reporting, and strategic initiatives.
• Influence financial processes, grant reporting accuracy, and reimbursement success.
• Work in a mission-driven organization making a meaningful community impact.
• Expand your expertise through professional development and funder-sponsored training.
• Enjoy a position that combines leadership, technical accounting, compliance, and operational oversight.
• Contribute to the financial health and sustainability of important nonprofit programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the preparation and submission of monthly grant invoices and financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, funder requirements, and internal accounting policies.
• Manage month-end and year-end grant accounting close processes and reporting deadlines.
• Review grant expenditures, receivable balances, and general ledger activity for accuracy.
• Supervise and support the grant accounting team with budget modifications and reporting.
• Coordinate grant audit preparation and documentation with senior finance leadership.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 5+ years of nonprofit grant accounting experience.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience managing Federal, NYS, NYC, and private grants.
• Experience reviewing grant-funded invoices and financial reports.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Fund EZ, and Passport required.