Grants-Focused Staff Accountant (Nonprofit)

Delaware Nature Society; Hockessin (DE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Paid time off

Employer match retirement

Job summary

Delaware Nature Society is seeking a Staff Accountant in Hockessin, DE to manage monthly closes, grant accounting, and reporting. This exempt, full-time role supports government, foundation, and corporate grants, with duties spanning journal entries to the annual audit.

The position requires at least three years of non-profit accounting and grants experience, proficiency with Intuit Enterprise and QuickBooks, and strong collaboration with the CFO and program managers.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience, with a focus on grants management and fund accounting for non-profits.
• Experience ensuring compliance with grant rules and reporting requirements.
• Proficiency with nonprofit accounting practices and regulatory guidance.
• Knowledge of donor management software is a plus (BB Altru preferred).
• Strong time management and ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Monitor fiscal compliance of government, foundation, and corporate grants.
• Ensure proper accounting to charge allowable expenses by grant and perform monthly/quarterly draws.
• Prepare monthly revenue accruals, invoices, and close books with journal entries.
• Support project manager reporting and grant budget adjustments as needed.
• Assist in annual audit coordination and documentation.
• Backup accounts payable, cash receipts, and payroll when required.

Skills

Grants management

Fund accounting

Non-profit accounting

GAAP knowledge

Time management

Tools

Intuit Enterprise Suite

QuickBooks Online Advanced

BB Altru

Job description

Delaware Nature Society is seeking a Staff Accountant in Hockessin, DE to manage monthly closes, grant accounting, and reporting. This exempt, full-time role supports government, foundation, and corporate grants, with duties spanning journal entries to the annual audit.

The position requires at least three years of non-profit accounting and grants experience, proficiency with Intuit Enterprise and QuickBooks, and strong collaboration with the CFO and program managers.