Grants Accounting Specialist — Impactful & Audit‑Ready

Jobot; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Mission-driven environment

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a detail-oriented grants accountant in Albuquerque, NM to manage and track grant funding in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The role involves preparing financial reports for grant-funded programs, monitoring budgets, and assisting with audits.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of accounting experience with grant accounting, strong GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in Sage or QuickBooks.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience, with grant accounting preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and fund accounting principles.
• Experience with federal or state grant compliance (OMB Uniform Guidance preferred).
• Proficiency in accounting software (Sage, QuickBooks, or similar).
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple grants and deadlines simultaneously.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and track grant funding in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Prepare and maintain accurate financial reports for grant-funded programs.
• Monitor budgets and ensure proper allocation of grant expenses.
• Perform account reconciliations and support month-end close processes.
• Assist with audits and ensure compliance with grant requirements (OMB Uniform Guidance a plus).
• Collaborate with program managers to ensure proper financial tracking and reporting.
• Maintain documentation and ensure readiness for internal and external audits.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Fund accounting

Grant accounting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Multi-grant management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Jobot is seeking a detail-oriented grants accountant in Albuquerque, NM to manage and track grant funding in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The role involves preparing financial reports for grant-funded programs, monitoring budgets, and assisting with audits.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of accounting experience with grant accounting, strong GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in Sage or QuickBooks.