Robert Half · 2 months ago
Grant Accountant
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$42/hr - $49/hrRobert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. They are seeking a detail-oriented Grant Accountant to oversee the financial administration of grants, ensuring compliance with governmental regulations and organizational policies.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesRecruitingSecurity
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manage the full life cycle of individual grant proposals and awards, including coordination, preparation, submission, and administration—often under tight deadlines
Review grant and contract agreements to ensure accurate setup in financial systems
Annually review and update process and procedure documentation; mentor and support junior staff
Prepare documentation for monthly cash draws from funding agencies, ensuring accuracy and compliance with funding limits
Collaborate on monthly fringe salary workbooks for grant invoicing
Monitor staff hours against grant budgets and report discrepancies
Reconcile related balance sheet and income statement accounts
Participate in month-end and year-end financial statement preparation
Review project income statements and report monthly variances
Act as a liaison with external organizations to resolve financial issues and build collaborative relationships
Assist in preparing schedules for audits and respond to auditor inquiries
Ensure compliance with all grant-related financial reporting requirements; provide ad hoc reports as needed
Generate monthly grant/contract invoices in collaboration with the grants team
Lead monthly reconciliation of the grants receivable sub-ledger to the general ledger
Reconcile payroll labor distributions to grant charges and post necessary journal entries
Follow up on delinquent grant accounts
Collaborate with internal departments for timely submission of required reports
Provide additional support within the department as needed
Complete special projects and high-volume tasks accurately and efficiently
Perform job-specific functions at a consistently high level
Track time accurately in accordance with organizational processes
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Proven experience in grant management and fund administration within non-profit organizations
Strong knowledge of government grant regulations and compliance standards
Proficiency in using NetSuite for financial reporting and data management
Ability to analyze complex financial data and prepare accurate reports
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Effective communication and collaboration abilities with cross-functional teams
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Familiarity with audit processes and requirements related to grant funding
Benefits
Medical
Vision
Dental
Life and disability insurance
401(k) plan
Company
Robert Half
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Founded in 1948
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Keith Waddell
President and CEO
Paul Gentzkow
President and Chief Executive Officer, Talent Solutions
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