Grant Accountant

Lee Hecht Harrison
  • Southfield, MI
  • $65,000–$80,000 Per Year
18 days ago

Job Description

Grant Accountant (Non-Profit)

West Bloomfield, MI | Hybrid | Direct Hire | $65,000 - $80,000

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a respected nonprofit organization in the West Bloomfield area to identify a detail-oriented and mission-driven Grant Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working in a purpose-driven environment and has experience managing grants, funding compliance, and financial reporting.

This hybrid, direct-hire position offers the opportunity to play a key role in supporting the organization's financial operations while helping ensure the responsible stewardship of grant funding.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the full lifecycle of grant accounting activities, including tracking, reporting, and reconciliation of grant funding

  • Monitor grant expenditures to ensure compliance with donor, federal, state, and private funding requirements

  • Prepare grant budgets, financial reports, and reimbursement requests

  • Reconcile grant-related accounts and maintain accurate supporting documentation

  • Assist with month-end and year-end close processes

  • Collaborate with program managers and leadership to monitor grant spending and budget performance

  • Support audit activities by preparing schedules and providing documentation related to grants and funding sources

  • Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and organizational policies

  • Analyze financial data and provide recommendations to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

  • 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably within a nonprofit organization

  • Direct experience with grant accounting, grant reporting, or fund accounting strongly preferred

  • Knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software systems

  • Ability to manage multiple grants and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with federal, state, or foundation grants

  • Experience supporting nonprofit audits

  • Familiarity with fund accounting and restricted funds

  • CPA or CPA-track candidates encouraged to apply

Compensation & Benefits

  • Direct Hire Opportunity

  • Hybrid Work Schedule

  • Competitive Compensation: $65,000 - $80,000 annually

  • Comprehensive benefits package

  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a mission-focused organization

Pay Details: $65,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Tracey Callahan

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Numbers & Facts

LocationSouthfield, MI
Salary$65,000–$80,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Accounting Softwareunmatched
  • Accounting Standards and Regulationsunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Budget Reportingunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Expense Trackingunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Analysisunmatched
  • Financial Complianceunmatched
  • Financial Operationsunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Foundation Grantsunmatched
  • Fund Accountingunmatched
  • Fund Reportingunmatched
  • Fundingunmatched
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
  • Grant Administration/Managementunmatched
  • Grant Writingunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Nonprofitunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Private Fundingunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Reimbursementunmatched
  • Restricted Fundsunmatched
  • Stewardshipunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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