Grants & Contracts Accountant - Hybrid, Mission-Driven

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

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.