Senior Grant Accountant: Path to Finance Leadership

CFS; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong benefits package

Generous PTO

Job summary

CFS in Connecticut is seeking a Senior Grant Accountant to join a growing finance team. This role focuses on grant accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, and analysis while partnering with finance leadership and operations.

Ideal candidates have grant accounting experience, strong Excel and ERP skills, and the ability to communicate across departments. The position offers a clear path to leadership, a robust benefits package, and long-term career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years of accounting experience with grant accounting exposure.
• Experience with grant reporting, budgeting, compliance, and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze grant-related financial reports and schedules.
• Monitor grant expenditures and ensure compliance with funding requirements.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Reconcile grant-related accounts and investigate variances.
• Support audits, reporting requirements, and funding reviews.
• Develop and maintain complex financial reports and analyses.
• Partner with internal teams to ensure accurate tracking and reporting of grant activity.
• Provide insights and recommendations to support financial decision-making.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

CFS in Connecticut is seeking a Senior Grant Accountant to join a growing finance team. This role focuses on grant accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, and analysis while partnering with finance leadership and operations.

Ideal candidates have grant accounting experience, strong Excel and ERP skills, and the ability to communicate across departments. The position offers a clear path to leadership, a robust benefits package, and long-term career growth.