Grant Accountant

Grant Accountant

We are looking for a Grant Accountant to support an organization in Baltimore, Maryland. This contract position with the potential to become permanent will play a key role in maintaining accurate grant records, preparing financial reporting, and helping ensure funding is used in accordance with donor and grantor requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong nonprofit accounting experience, sound analytical skills, and the ability to partner effectively with program and finance teams.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain grant budgets, and prepare reports for internal stakeholders and external funders.
• Create reimbursement requests, ensuring submissions are accurate, timely, and well-supported.
• Review grant-related spending to confirm allowability, budget alignment, and compliance with award terms and applicable regulations.
• Reconcile grant transactions against the general ledger and investigate discrepancies to keep financial records accurate.
• Contribute to month-end close activities by preparing grant-related journal entries and supporting account analysis.
• Partner with program teams to track spending trends, evaluate budget performance, and address potential variances proactively.
• Provide support during audits and assist with financial schedules, backup materials, and reports requested by grantors or auditors.