Grants & Contracts Accountant

CFS; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Grants & Contracts Accountant to join our mission-driven nonprofit in Midtown Manhattan. You will work closely with the CFO and Finance leadership to oversee grants and contracts, ensuring compliance, budgeting, and accurate financial reporting for federally and privately funded programs.

The role emphasizes accounting accuracy, budget monitoring, and audit readiness, with a hybrid work schedule offering both in-office and remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years of financial management experience, preferably within grant accounting or nonprofit finance.
• Strong accounting foundation with budgeting, reconciliations, financial reporting, fund accounting, and audit support.
• Knowledge of OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with Sage Intacct preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage grants and contracts administration, ensuring compliance with funder requirements and financial policies.
• Perform project accounting, expense reconciliations, budget monitoring, and financial reporting.
• Prepare vouchers, maintain contract documentation, and support project budget development and modifications.
• Support funder audits and the organization's annual audit process.
• Maintain projects within Sage Intacct and develop advanced Excel reporting and tracking tools.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Audit support

Funder compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage Intacct

Excel

Job description

Are you an accounting or finance professional with grant and contract management experience? Join a mission-driven nonprofit where you\'ll play a critical role in financial oversight, compliance, budgeting, and reporting for federally and privately funded programs.

Grants & Contracts Accountant

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Direct partnership with the CFO and Finance leadership team.
• Opportunity to manage complex grants and contracts with meaningful community impact.
• Hybrid work schedule with a blend of in-office and remote flexibility.
• Strong focus on accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, compliance, and audit exposure.

Target Compensation: $90,000 - $110,000Two Days onsite, Midtown Manhattan

Key Responsibilities for the Grants & Contracts Accountant:

• Manage grants and contracts administration, ensuring compliance with funder requirements and financial policies.
• Perform project accounting, expense reconciliations, budget monitoring, and financial reporting.
• Prepare vouchers, maintain contract documentation, and support project budget development and modifications.
• Support funder audits and the organization\'s annual audit process.
• Maintain projects within Sage Intacct and develop advanced Excel reporting and tracking tools.

Qualifications for the Grants & Contracts Accountant:

• Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years of financial management experience, preferably within grant accounting or nonprofit finance.
• Strong accounting foundation with experience in budgeting, reconciliations, financial reporting, fund accounting, and audit support.
• Knowledge of OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), advanced Excel skills, and accounting software experience; Sage Intacct preferred.