Senior Grant & Financial Accountant (Nonprofit)

Brooklyn Public Library; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooklyn Public Library is seeking a qualified grants accountant to manage monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting for private foundations and government agencies. This role reports to the AVP of Finance, Controller, and centers on accuracy, compliance, and timely insights.

As a full-time, non-union position, you will oversee grant accounting, budget monitoring, and revenue/expense reconciliations, ensuring precise financial statements and audits support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of five years of Government/fund accounting experience.
• Thorough knowledge of nonprofit accounting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual grant financial reports for private foundations, government agencies and other grantors.
• Serve as primary contact for grant accounting and reporting, coordinating with program staff on budgets.
• Record and reconcile grant revenues/expenses and monthly revenue recognition journals.
• Monitor grant spending against approved budgets and prepare monthly/quarterly reports.
• Prepare schedules for the annual financial audit and IRS Form 990.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Analytical skills

Financial reporting

Workday knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Workday

Job description

Brooklyn Public Library is seeking a qualified grants accountant to manage monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting for private foundations and government agencies. This role reports to the AVP of Finance, Controller, and centers on accuracy, compliance, and timely insights.

As a full-time, non-union position, you will oversee grant accounting, budget monitoring, and revenue/expense reconciliations, ensuring precise financial statements and audits support.