Senior Grants Accountant: Federal Funds & Compliance

Insight Global; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Grants Accountant in Phoenix to oversee federal grant accounting, compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting across multi-funded programs. The role requires navigating Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) and FHWA-related funding, collaborating with Program Managers and ERP teams to optimize grant administration.

The ideal candidate brings 3–5+ years in public sector accounting with hands-on federal grants experience, strong Excel skills, and a

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of public sector/government accounting experience.
• Experience with federal grants accounting and FHWA funding.
• Proficiency with 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance).
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounting and financial administration of multiple federal grant programs.
• Monitor grant expenditures, budgets, and forecasts throughout the grant lifecycle.
• Prepare financial reports, grant reconciliations, and funding analyses.
• Collaborate with Program Managers to develop financial plans and support grant-funded initiatives.
• Provide oversight of grant budgets and funding allocations.
• Ensure compliance with federal grant regulations, Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), and grant award requirements.
• Interpret cost principles and determine allowable and allocable grant expenditures.
• Administer federal post-award grant activities and reporting requirements.
• Support indirect cost allocation methodologies and compliance reporting.
• Partner with ERP and Finance teams on system enhancements, process improvements, and reporting efficiencies.
• Provide cross-functional financial support across departments as needed.

Skills

Public sector accounting

Federal grants accounting

FHWA funding

2 CFR Part 200 compliance

Budgeting & forecasting

Excel

Financial reporting

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting software

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Grants Accountant in Phoenix to oversee federal grant accounting, compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting across multi-funded programs. The role requires navigating Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) and FHWA-related funding, collaborating with Program Managers and ERP teams to optimize grant administration.

The ideal candidate brings 3–5+ years in public sector accounting with hands-on federal grants experience, strong Excel skills, and a