Grants Accountant

Ascendo-Resources; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendo-Resources seeks a Grants Billing professional to manage government contract billings and related financial reporting. The role emphasizes DHS/HASA contracts, strong Excel skills, and PASSport experience within a nonprofit setting.

The candidate will prepare budgets, support audits, and ensure contract compliance while coordinating with renewals and registrations. Temp-to-perm opportunity with prospective conversion after 5-6 months.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of government contract billing experience.
• Experience billing DHS and/or HASA contracts required.
• PASSport experience required.
• Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related experience.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit government contract billings and related financial reports accurately and on time.
• Support contract renewals, registrations, and compliance documentation.
• Assist with annual audits, including funder and government audits.
• Prepare contract budgets, budget modifications, advance requests, and related submissions.
• Monitor contract expenditures and cost allocations against approved budgets.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting and variance analyses.
• Support management with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting.
• Maintain knowledge of funding agency requirements and contract compliance standards.

Skills

Government billing

DHS/HASA contracts

PASSport

Excel Pivot/VLOOKUP

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

PASSport

Job description

Government Contract Billing - Grants Biller

Location: Manhattan, NY (Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
Compensation: $38/hour | $75,000 upon conversion
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (35-hour work week)
Employment Type: Temp-to-Perm (anticipated conversion after 5-6 months)

Our client, a well-established and growing nonprofit organization, is seeking a Grants Accountant to join its Government Contract Billing team. This is a newly created position driven by organizational growth and increased grant funding.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with government contract billing, particularly DHS or HASA-funded programs, along with strong Excel and PASSport system experience.

Key Qualifications

• 1+ years of government contract billing experience
• Experience billing DHS and/or HASA contracts required
• PASSport experience required
• Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related experience
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit government contract billings and related financial reports accurately and on time
• Support contract renewals, registrations, and compliance documentation
• Assist with annual audits, including funder and government audits
• Prepare contract budgets, budget modifications, advance requests, and related submissions
• Monitor contract expenditures and cost allocations against approved budgets
• Prepare monthly financial reporting and variance analyses
• Support management with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting
• Maintain knowledge of funding agency requirements and contract compliance standards

Preferred Experience

• Government contract billing for Federal, State, and City agencies
• Exposure to agencies such as DHS, HASA, DOHMH, HUD, and/or OMH
• Nonprofit accounting environment preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and Teams

Interview Process

1. Video interview with Senior Grants Accountant
2. Interview with Controller and Government Contracts Manager
3. Offer and onboarding

This is an excellent opportunity to join a mission-driven organization experiencing continued growth while gaining long-term career potential through a temp-to-perm arrangement.