Program Accountant: Grants & Budgets Specialist

Kids for the Future; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off accruals

Holidays

Health plans

HSA/FSA

Retirement plan (403(b)

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Opportunity Council in Whatcom County seeks a Program Accountant to manage high-level accounting for programs, maintain budgets in Intacct, and support grant renewals and closeouts.

The role includes preparing monthly billing reports, reviewing grant spending, and assisting in program reviews while supporting new system development.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting and may be bilingual; a comprehensive benefits package supports work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field is required.
• Bilingual proficiency may be required for some positions and language skills are valued.

Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains, and provides regular reports to program managers and directors.
• Prepares monthly billing reports for funding sources and analyzes grant spending progress.
• Maintains and inputs program budgets in Intacct for reporting.
• Assists in contract renewals and grant applications budgets.
• Supports program reviews and grant closeouts.
• Coordinates accurate coding of contract expenses with staff.

Skills

Bilingual proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Job description

Opportunity Council in Whatcom County seeks a Program Accountant to manage high-level accounting for programs, maintain budgets in Intacct, and support grant renewals and closeouts.

The role includes preparing monthly billing reports, reviewing grant spending, and assisting in program reviews while supporting new system development.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting and may be bilingual; a comprehensive benefits package supports work-life balance.