Senior Grant Accountant

metcouncil; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Pre-tax commuter benefits

403(b) with employer contribution

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Met Council in New York is seeking a Senior Grant Accountant to lead Revenue/Grant Accounting and support budgeting and reporting processes. You will collaborate with program, legal, and development staff to ensure accurate grant revenue recognition and timely funder reporting.

The role requires a strong background in grant accounting, familiarity with NYC funders, and advanced Excel skills. The organization offers competitive benefits and a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business (required).
• 5+ years of grant accounting experience; familiarity with NYC funder requirements (preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word.

Responsibilities

• Revenue/Grant Accounting (70% - 80%): Maintain grant portfolios, review reports, and ensure timely submissions to funders.
• Assist with invoices in accounts payable and proper coding for compliance.
• Prepare monthly journal entries to accrue revenue/expenses and allocate indirects.
• Collaborate with Program/Legal/Development on grants management and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with funding requirements and review allocations as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Quantitative skills

Critical thinking

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

FLSA: Exempt/Overtime Ineligible

Benefits: Eligible

Hours Per Week: 40/Full-time

Met Council is America’s largest Jewish charity dedicated to serving the needy. We fight poverty through comprehensive social services and by treating each client with compassion, integrity, and respect. Our programs are staffed by experts who help over 350,000 clients each year and advocate on behalf of all needy New Yorkers. Our services include 100% affordable housing at 21 locations, family violence services, Holocaust survivor assistance, geriatric social work, crisis intervention, and the largest free kosher food distribution program in the world. Our network of 101 food pantries, affordable housing sites, and JCCs provide services directly in neighborhoods across New York City.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a detailed-oriented professional to take on the role of Senior Grant Accountant. The ideal candidate focuses on details, thrives on collaboration, and welcomes innovation. This individual will be responsible for the Revenue/Grant Accounting function of Met Council and will assist with the budgeting and reporting process.

Principal Responsibilities:

Revenue/Grant Accounting (70% - 80%)

• Maintain portfolio of grants as well as review financial reports and invoices prepared by the Grant Accountant to ensure timely and accurate submission to government funders and private foundations.
• Assist with the review of invoices as part of the accounts payable process and code them to the proper expense category, to ensure compliance with government & private funding requirements.
• Prepare monthly journal entries to accrue grant revenue and expenses as well as to record indirect allocations.
• Collaborate internally with Program, Legal, and Development staff on various grants management functions such as contract registration, reporting requirements, grant details, and grant lists/checklists.
• Ensure financial compliance with government and private foundation funding requirements.
• Review and prepare journal entries and allocations, as needed.

Budget and Reporting (20% - 30%)

• Assist the Director of Budgets and Grants Management in the preparation of the annual budget, projections, and ad-hoc requests, as needed.
• Assist in the preparation of funder desk audits and Met Council annual audit (specifically the Single Audit, Subpart F of the OMB Uniform Guidance).
• Analyze the actual revenue and expenses incurred versus the budget for the period.
• Additional responsibilities as required.

Competencies:

• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Computer Skills
• Creative and Innovative Thinking
• Analysis and Reasoning
• Teamwork
• Relationship Building
• Mathematical Thinking
• Accountability and Dependability

Skills and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business (required).
• 5+ years of grant accounting experience; familiarity with NYC and NYS funder requirements (DFTA, DYCD, OTDA, etc.) (preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• English language proficiency (required).
• Must be competent in Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, IF functions) (required); Quantitative and Analytic skills are imperative.
• Must possess critical thinking skills.
• Must be able to understand the financial impact of budgets and contracts throughout the agency.

Compensation:

$95,000 - $110,000 per year.

Benefits:

Major medical, dental, vision and life insurance; pre-tax commuter benefits; FSA; 403(b) with employer contribution; plus generous vacation, sick leave and holidays.