Grants and Contracts Accountant

CFS; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical, dental, and vis

Hybrid work schedule

Work-from-home 1-2 days/week

Job summary

CFS in Portland, OR is seeking a Grants and Contracts Accountant to manage monthly grant invoices, track receivables, and monitor budgets. This full-time role offers hybrid work flexibility (1-2 days remote after onboarding) and exposure to public and private grant funding, compliance, budgeting, and reporting.

You will partner with program managers to monitor spending, review grant agreements for proper expense allocation, support journal entries, audit prep, and help strengthen financial

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of accounting or financial services experience, preferably in nonprofit or grant-funded environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Knowledge of GAAP, revenue recognition, fund accounting, and grant compliance.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting software (Sage Intacct preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit monthly grant invoices with supporting documentation
• Track and reconcile grant receivables, income, and expense accounts
• Review grant agreements and budgets to ensure compliance and proper expense allocation
• Partner with program managers to monitor budgets and spending activity
• Support journal entries, contract setup, audit preparation, and budget development
• Improve financial tracking, reporting processes, and grant management systems

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Sage Intacct

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees
• Hybrid work flexibility with potential to work from home 1-2 days per week after onboarding
• Exposure to public and private grant funding, compliance, budgeting, and reporting
• Collaborative environment with strong cross-functional partnerships across finance and programs
• Stable full-time schedule with clear expectations and work-life balance
• Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and strengthen financial systems

Located in Portland, OR

Salary $58,000-$63,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees
• Hybrid work flexibility with potential to work from home 1-2 days per week after onboarding
• Exposure to public and private grant funding, compliance, budgeting, and reporting
• Collaborative environment with strong cross-functional partnerships across finance and programs
• Stable full-time schedule with clear expectations and work-life balance
• Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and strengthen financial systems

Key Responsibilities For The Grants And Contracts Accountant

• Prepare and submit monthly grant invoices with supporting documentation
• Track and reconcile grant receivables, income, and expense accounts
• Review grant agreements and budgets to ensure compliance and proper expense allocation
• Partner with program managers to monitor budgets and spending activity
• Support journal entries, contract setup, audit preparation, and budget development
• Improve financial tracking, reporting processes, and grant management systems

Qualifications For The Grants And Contracts Accountant

• 2-4 years of accounting or financial services experience, preferably in nonprofit or grant-funded environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• Knowledge of GAAP, revenue recognition, fund accounting, and grant compliance
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting software (Sage Intacct preferred)