Grant Accountant

CFS

Derby, CT

$65,000–$90,000 Per Year

5 days ago

Job Description

Grant Accountant | Derby, CT

Target Compensation: 65-90k

A nonprofit organization is seeking an experienced Grant Accountant to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented Grant Accountant who enjoys financial reporting, journal entries, grant compliance, and supporting mission-driven programs.

The Grant Accountant will play a key role in ensuring accurate grant accounting, maintaining financial records, and preparing reporting required by funding sources and management.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

Join a mission-driven nonprofit organization
Meaningful work supporting community programs and initiatives
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Opportunity to own grant accounting and reporting functions
Stable organization with strong leadership

Key Responsibilities of the Grant Accountant

As a Grant Accountant, you will:

Manage financial activity related to grants and restricted funding sources
Track grant expenditures and ensure compliance with funding requirements
Prepare and post journal entries
Perform account reconciliations and maintain supporting schedules
Prepare grant-related financial reports and supporting documentation
Assist with month-end and year-end close activities
Monitor grant budgets and expenditures to ensure proper accounting treatment
Support internal and external audit requests
Maintain accurate financial records and grant documentation
Collaborate with program and operational teams to ensure accurate reporting
Assist with special accounting projects as needed

Preferred Qualifications of the Grant Accountant

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
Experience working in a nonprofit accounting environment
Grant accounting experience required
Experience preparing journal entries and account reconciliations
Strong financial reporting and documentation skills
Knowledge of restricted funds and grant compliance requirements
Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

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Numbers & Facts

Location	Derby, CT
Industry	Financial Services
Salary	$65,000–$90,000 Per Year
Company Size	500 to 999 employees
Year Founded	1994
Website	http://www.cfstaffing.com/

About Company

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.