Senior Grant Accountant

Meriden CT area Nonprofit organization is seeking a direct hire Senior Grant Accountant. This is a fully "In-Office" position.

Senior Grant Accountant

The Senior Grant Accountant is responsible for managing grant and general accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and effective stewardship of funding sources. This role oversees grant budgeting, financial tracking, reporting, reconciliations, and variance analysis while supporting the organization's overall financial operations. Working closely with leadership, the Senior Grant Accountant prepares financial statements, maintains the general ledger, analyzes program and grant expenditures, and ensures compliance with GAAP and funder requirements.

Key responsibilities include preparing monthly and quarterly grant reports, monitoring grant expenditures against approved budgets, performing deferred revenue and cost settlement reconciliations, managing intercompany transactions, and preparing journal entries and allocations. The position also supports month-end and year-end close processes, annual budgeting, audits, tax preparation, and ongoing process improvement initiatives. In partnership with the Controller and CFO, the Senior Grant Accountant provides financial analysis, develops reporting tools, and delivers insights to support strategic decision-making and operational effectiveness.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, at least five years of progressive accounting experience, and a strong background in nonprofit accounting and grant reporting. Expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, reconciliations, GAAP compliance, and advanced Excel is essential. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are required, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities and identify opportunities to improve financial processes and controls. Experience with Business Central, CORE, or similar accounting systems is a plus.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.