Grants Senior Accountant – Nonprofit Reporting

BestSelf; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team environment

Generous PTO

Health insurance options

Insurance options

Career growth

Job summary

BestSelf Behavioral Health seeks a Financial Grants Senior Accountant to support financial management, reporting, and compliance for grant-funded programs in the Buffalo, NY region. You will help with budgeting, cost allocation, and regulatory compliance across foundation and government funding sources, working closely with program directors and leadership.

The role emphasizes accuracy, timely reporting, and strong internal controls in nonprofit grant accounting, with opportunities to improve

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• Progressive accounting experience (3–5 years) with at least 2 years in grants/contracts.
• Knowledge of state/federal grant regulations and audit prep is preferred.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external funders.
• Strong nonprofit and grant accounting principles and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Program Directors and leaders to understand program operations and funding structures.
• Develop and monitor grant budgets per regulatory requirements and GAAP; align with internal objectives.
• Oversee cost and payroll allocations to grant terms.
• Reconcile grant receivables monthly and coordinate reimbursements with funders.
• Prepare invoices, vouchers, and financial reports per funder schedules.
• Ensure alignment between grant deliverables and financial reporting; manage grant amendments.
• Assist with annual audits by compiling grant-related documentation.
• Maintain strong internal controls and GAAP in grant accounting.

Skills

Grant accounting

GAAP

Nonprofit accounting

Budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Job description

BestSelf Behavioral Health seeks a Financial Grants Senior Accountant to support financial management, reporting, and compliance for grant-funded programs in the Buffalo, NY region. You will help with budgeting, cost allocation, and regulatory compliance across foundation and government funding sources, working closely with program directors and leadership.

The role emphasizes accuracy, timely reporting, and strong internal controls in nonprofit grant accounting, with opportunities to improve