Remote Grants Accountant

Insight Global; Nashville (TN); À distance; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Insight Global is seeking a detail-oriented Grants Accountant to support the financial management and closeout of federal, state, and non-federal research grants in Nashville. This role manages a portfolio of research departments, oversees grant-related accounting activities, and ensures compliance throughout the grant lifecycle.

The position requires deadline-driven work, the ability to handle a high volume of tasks, and strong accounting fundamentals with emphasis on grant accounting and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 4 years of accounting experience, preferably Grants Accounting.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Knowledge of indirect cost calculations and grant compliance requirements.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting grant contracts and award documents.
• Workday experience is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Manage a portfolio of research departments and grant-funded projects.
• Perform grant closeout activities for federal, state, and non-federal awards.
• Review grant agreements and contracts to ensure financial compliance.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Monitor grant spending, indirect costs, and financial performance.
• Set up and maintain grant workbooks and award tracking documentation.
• Collaborate with research teams, department administrators, and stakeholders to provide financial guidance.
• Support month-end close activities and reporting requirements.
• Manage workload priorities to meet critical grant and reporting deadlines.

Connaissances

Excel proficiency

Grant accounting experience

Workday experience

Indirect cost calculations

Grant compliance

Review contract/awards

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Outils

Workday

Excel

Description du poste

Job Description

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Grants Accountant to support the financial management and closeout of federal, state, and non-federal research grants. This individual will manage a portfolio of research departments, oversee grant-related accounting activities, ensure compliance with funding requirements, and partner directly with internal stakeholders throughout the grant lifecycle.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a deadline-driven environment, can manage a high volume of work, and has strong accounting fundamentals, particularly around grant accounting and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of research departments and grant-funded projects.
• Perform grant closeout activities for federal, state, and non-federal awards.
• Review grant agreements and contracts to ensure financial compliance.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Monitor grant spending, indirect costs, and financial performance.
• Set up and maintain grant workbooks and award tracking documentation.
• Collaborate with research teams, department administrators, and stakeholders to answer questions and provide financial guidance.
• Support month-end close activities and reporting requirements.
• Manage workload priorities to meet critical grant and reporting deadlines.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of accounting experience, preferred Grants Accounting experienceExperience preparing and posting journal entries.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Knowledge of indirect cost calculations and grant compliance requirements.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting grant contracts and award documents.
• Workday experience, preferably with financial modules.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].