Grant Accountant

Valhalla, NY | Fully Onsite | $95,000-$110,000

About the Role

Our client is seeking a Grant Accountant to oversee the financial administration of grant-funded programs while supporting broader accounting and financial reporting activities. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine traditional accounting responsibilities with grant management, compliance, budgeting, and financial analysis.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys digging into financial data, ensuring compliance, and partnering with program leaders to maximize funding resources.

Key Responsibilities

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• Manage the financial reporting and accounting for grant-funded programs.
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• Monitor grant budgets, expenditures, and funding balances to ensure compliance with grant requirements.
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• Prepare grant-related financial reports, budget modifications, and closeout documentation.
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• Review expenditures for allowability, allocability, and compliance with grant guidelines.
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• Track personnel costs, benefits, and indirect cost allocations associated with grant funding.
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• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and monthly financial reports.
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• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
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• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and audit processes.
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• Partner with department leaders to provide financial analysis and reporting.
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• Assist with regulatory reporting and ensure compliance with applicable federal and state requirements.
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• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and strengthen internal controls.
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Qualifications

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• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
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• 3+ years of accounting experience.
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• Experience with grant accounting, nonprofit accounting, healthcare finance, or government-funded programs is highly preferred.
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• Strong understanding of financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, and general ledger accounting.
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• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with financial systems.
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• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
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• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
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Preferred Experience

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• Grant reporting and compliance.
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• Federal or state-funded programs.
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• Healthcare, nonprofit, educational, or government-related accounting environments.
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• Audit support and regulatory reporting.
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Why Join?

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• Stable organization with a mission-driven impact.
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• Opportunity to own the grant accounting function and partner with leadership.
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• Exposure to budgeting, compliance, reporting, and financial analysis.
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• Strong opportunity for long-term growth and professional development.
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