Grant Accounting Specialist

Florida Memorial University Inc; Norland (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Memorial University is seeking a Grant Accountant to support the finance department by maintaining the finances for all grant-funded positions and services. The role involves tracking grant revenue and expenses, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and private foundation grants, and preparing grant-related financial reports.

Reporting to the Assistant Controller or AVP of Finance, you will establish grant budgets, monitor expenditures, and collaborate with PI, accounts payable, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
• 1+ years of related financial experience; nonprofit accounting preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret grant agreements and contracts.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain finances for grant-funded positions and grant services.
• Track grant revenue and expenses and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Prepare SEFA schedules and assist with financial statements.
• Establish grant budgets and GL accounts, monitor expenditures, and report.

Skills

Grant accounting

Non-profit accounting

Financial reporting

GAAP

Budgets

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Jenzabar

Excel

Job description

Florida Memorial University is seeking a Grant Accountant to support the finance department by maintaining the finances for all grant-funded positions and services. The role involves tracking grant revenue and expenses, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and private foundation grants, and preparing grant-related financial reports.

Reporting to the Assistant Controller or AVP of Finance, you will establish grant budgets, monitor expenditures, and collaborate with PI, accounts payable, and