Grants Cost Accounting/Billing Support

Top Prospect Group LLC

Kingston, RI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Accounts Receivable, Billing, Business Administration, Communication Skills, Consulting, Contract Review, Cost Accounting, Credit and Collections, Cross-Functional, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), External Audit, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Audit, Financial Compliance, Financial Operations, Financial Policies, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Financial Systems, General Ledger Accounting, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Management Reporting, Operational Improvement, Operational Support, Operations Processes, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Skills, Research Contracts, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Kingston, RI
POSTED
30+ days ago
Job Title: Grants Cost Accounting / Billing Support Consultant
Location: Hybrid Preferred
Schedule: 35 hours/week | Monday–Friday | Standard business hours (8:30 AM – 4:00 PM)
Type: Contract
Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced Grants Cost Accounting / Billing Support professional to provide temporary project support during a major ERP/Workday implementation. This individual will support finance operations related to sponsored programs, grants accounting, billing, compliance, and financial reporting.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in grant accounting, sponsored projects, cost accounting, and ERP systems, particularly in complex financial environments.
Key Responsibilities
  • Support grants and sponsored program accounting operations during ERP implementation
  • Manage sponsor billing, collections, and accounts receivable activities
  • Review grant and contract agreements to determine billing, reporting, and compliance requirements
  • Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and organizational financial policies, including cost accounting standards
  • Support month-end and year-end close processes related to grants accounting and reconciliation to the general ledger
  • Assist with financial reporting for internal stakeholders, sponsors, and regulatory agencies
  • Support external audits, including financial statement audits, single audits, and sponsor-specific reviews
  • Monitor financial processes and recommend operational improvements
  • Prepare management reporting, financial analysis, and projections
  • Provide functional support for ERP-related finance projects and system/process improvements
  • Help resolve grants and accounting process issues for internal stakeholders
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
  • 5–7+ years of experience in grants accounting, sponsored research accounting, contract accounting, or financial reporting
  • Experience with sponsor billing, grant compliance, and cost accounting standards
  • Strong ERP systems experience (Workday experience highly preferred)
  • Experience supporting audits and financial reconciliations
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with multiple stakeholder groups
  • Supervisory or leadership experience is a plus

About the Company

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Top Prospect Group LLC

Top Prospect Group founders and management team offer more than 75 years of combined experience in Information Technology, Creative & Marketing, and Finance & Accounting staffing and solutions. Our fundamental goal is to build successful relationships resulting in accurate job and prospect representations. We meet with those we work with face-to-face to garner a better understanding of candidate or client requirements. By leveraging our experience and market insight, we are able to provide a more consistent recruitment process. Motivated by a partnership philosophy, our staff possesses a deep understanding of how to forge mutually beneficial long-term relationships. We believe in what we do and continuously strive for excellence.

COMPANY SIZE
20 to 49 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2009
WEBSITE
http://www.topprospectgroup.com/