Grants Accountant (Hybrid) – NYC Funders & Budgets

Met Council; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Pre-tax commuter benefits

FSA (Flexible Spending Account)

403(b) plan with employer contribution

Generous vacation, sick leave, and HOL

Job summary

Met Council is seeking a detail-oriented Grant Accountant to manage a portfolio of grants and contracts, ensuring accurate reporting and timely billing. The role requires 2–3 years of grant accounting experience and familiarity with NYC funders.

The position is hybrid, with three days on-site and two days remote, based at Met Council’s main office in New York. A Bachelor’s in Accounting or related field is required, along with strong Excel skills and critical thinking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business is required.
• 2–3 years of grant accounting experience required; familiarity with NYC/NY funders (DFTA, DYCD, OTDA) preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, IF functions) required.
• Must have critical thinking skills and understand budgets and contracts impact.
• Familiarity with PASSPort and Grants Gateway preferred.
• Familiarity with OMB Uniform Guidance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports and invoices for all grants to ensure timely, accurate submission to funders.
• Ensure financial compliance with government and private foundation funding requirements.
• Prepare journal entries and allocations as needed.
• Respond to funder inquiries from Met Council and agencies.
• Assist in funder desk audits.
• Maintain accurate financial records and files.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Mathematical thinking

Accountability

Cultural awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PASSPort

Grants Gateway

Job description

Met Council is seeking a detail-oriented Grant Accountant to manage a portfolio of grants and contracts, ensuring accurate reporting and timely billing. The role requires 2–3 years of grant accounting experience and familiarity with NYC funders.

The position is hybrid, with three days on-site and two days remote, based at Met Council’s main office in New York. A Bachelor’s in Accounting or related field is required, along with strong Excel skills and critical thinking.