Grants Accountant

Vaco; Cleveland Heights (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco is hiring for a Grants Accountant opportunity in Cleveland OH. Direct Hire, Onsite. The Accountant manages accounting and compliance for grants, pledges, restricted gifts, specific-purpose funds, and charitable gift annuities.

The role also supports debt and interest tracking, endowment/investment administration, and serves as a Finance liaison to Development/Philanthropy. Provides backup support for AP, AR, vendor management, and tax processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3-4+ years of accounting experience; nonprofit/grants experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Blackbaud/CRM and accounting software; advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grant records, receivables, deferred revenue, and audit schedules.
• Review grant expenses for proper coding and compliance.
• Maintain pledge schedules, cash flows, and monthly gift/pledge reconciliations.
• Classify gifts and monitor donor-restricted funds.
• Track releases from restrictions and prepare supporting docs.
• Reconcile debt interest and amortization schedules.
• Process charitable gift annuity activity and related FASB adjustments.
• Assist with endowment/investment activities and finance backups.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Blackbaud/CRM

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Vaco is hiring for a Grants Accountant opportunity in Cleveland OH.

Direct Hire, Onsite

JOB SUMMARY

The Accountant manages accounting and compliance for grants, pledges, restricted gifts, specific-purpose funds, and charitable gift annuities. Responsibilities include monitoring receivables, reviewing expenses for compliance, reconciling philanthropy activity to the general ledger, recording releases from restriction, and maintaining schedules for financial reporting and audits.

The role also supports debt and interest tracking, endowment/investment administration, and serves as a Finance liaison to Development/Philanthropy. Provides backup support for AP, AR, vendor management, and tax processes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain grant records, receivables, deferred revenue, financial reports, and audit schedules.
• Review grant expenses for proper coding, allowability, and compliance; monitor deadlines and closeouts.
• Maintain pledge schedules, payments, discounts, cash flows, and monthly gift/pledge reconciliations.
• Classify gifts and monitor donor-restricted and specific-purpose funds.
• Track releases from restriction and prepare supporting documentation.
• Reconcile debt interest, payments, fees, swaps, and maintain amortization schedules.
• Process and reconcile charitable gift annuity activity and related FASB adjustments.
• Assist with endowment/investment activities, special projects, and Finance backup functions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3-4+ years of accounting experience; nonprofit/grants experience preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and accounting software; Blackbaud/CRM experience a plus.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and time-management skills with excellent attention to detail.

Vaco is hiring for a Grants Accountant opportunity in Cleveland OH.

Direct Hire, Onsite

Salary: 65-70,000/yr

JOB SUMMARY

The Accountant manages accounting and compliance for grants, pledges, restricted gifts, specific-purpose funds, and charitable gift annuities. Responsibilities include monitoring receivables, reviewing expenses for compliance, reconciling philanthropy activity to the general ledger, recording releases from restriction, and maintaining schedules for financial reporting and audits.

The role also supports debt and interest tracking, endowment/investment administration, and serves as a Finance liaison to Development/Philanthropy. Provides backup support for AP, AR, vendor management, and tax processes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain grant records, receivables, deferred revenue, financial reports, and audit schedules.
• Review grant expenses for proper coding, allowability, and compliance; monitor deadlines and closeouts.
• Maintain pledge schedules, payments, discounts, cash flows, and monthly gift/pledge reconciliations.
• Classify gifts and monitor donor-restricted and specific-purpose funds.
• Track releases from restriction and prepare supporting documentation.
• Reconcile debt interest, payments, fees, swaps, and maintain amortization schedules.
• Process and reconcile charitable gift annuity activity and related FASB adjustments.
• Assist with endowment/investment activities, special projects, and Finance backup functions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3-4+ years of accounting experience; nonprofit/grants experience preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and accounting software; Blackbaud/CRM experience a plus.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and time-management skills with excellent attention to detail.

By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.

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