Senior Grants Accountant

Atrium Staffing LLC; West Windsor (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Atrium Care Package available

Job summary

Atrium Staffing LLC assists a well-established higher education client in New Jersey to hire a Senior Grants Accountant. The role requires grant accounting experience and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities include processing invoices, ensuring grant accounting compliance, reconciling sub-ledgers, and supporting nonprofit/government accounting activities. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, with ERP or nonprofit software experience considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work independently.
• Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail are essential.
• Grant accounting experience is required; nonprofit/government accounting exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process and code invoices; perform matching, batching, and data entry.
• Manage grant accounting activities and ensure compliance with funding requirements.
• Research and resolve accounts payable issues with customers and vendors.
• Update and reconcile sub-ledgers to the general ledger.
• Support nonprofit and government accounting functions.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Independent work

Excel

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP software

Nonprofit/government accounting software

Job description

Client Overview:

Our client is a well-established higher education organization that is looking to add a Senior Grants Accountant. This organization is looking for someone professional who can work on a team just as effectively as they can work independently. Grant accounting experience is required, and nonprofit and government accounting experience is a plus.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$35/hr - $40/hr

Position Overview:

Applicants must have strong attention to detail and analytical skills. The ideal candidate will have previous experience with nonprofit general accounting and grant accounting.

Responsibilities of the Senior Grants Accountant:

• Perform matching, batching, coding, and entering of invoices.
• Manage grant accounting activities and ensure compliance with funding requirements.
• Research and resolve accounts payable issues with customers and vendors.
• Update and reconcile sub-ledgers to the general ledger.
• Support nonprofit and government accounting functions.

Required Experience/Skills for the Senior Grants Accountant:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working independently.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical abilities.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Senior Grants Accountant:

• Experience with ERP software.
• Experience with nonprofit and government accounting software.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Equivalent experience will be considered.

Benefits:

• Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).