Senior Grant Accountant

Senior Grant Accountant Position Summary

In this position as Senior Grant Accountant, you will serve in a mission-critical financial role, ensuring accurate accounting, compliance, reporting, and financial stewardship of restricted and unrestricted grant funds. You'll provide high-level financial support throughout the grant lifecycle, from post‑award accounting through closeout, working collaboratively across Finance, Programs, Development, and external funders to maximize the impact of every grant dollar. Oversee financial management of federal, state, and private foundation grants, track expenditures and ensure compliance with funder requirements and 2 CFR Uniform Guidance.

Prepare timely financial reports for stakeholders and funders, monitor grant budgets to ensure expenses are allowable and properly coded, serve as agency liaison with government funding sources, and exercise independent authority to approve expenditures and develop budget recommendations. Lead grant-related accounting operations, including general ledger entries, account reconciliations, and support for month‑end and year‑end close processes, while maintaining audit‑ready documentation for internal and external audits including the annual Single Audit.

If you are an experienced grant accountant with deep knowledge of nonprofit fund accounting and federal grant compliance, strong analytical skills, and passion for using your financial expertise to protect and maximize resources that serve survivors of domestic violence, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact through accounting excellence.

• Oversee financial management of federal, state, private foundation, and other grants, including tracking expenditures and ensuring compliance with funder requirements and conformity to 2 CFR Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements.
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial grant reports for internal stakeholders and external funders.
• Interpret rules and regulations required by funders and ensure program and accounting staff are updated and informed.
• Monitor grant budgets and ensure expenses are allowable, properly coded, and reconciled to the general ledger.
• Serve as agency liaison with government funding sources and support stakeholders in all phases of the grant application, reporting, renewal, and audit processes.
• Exercise independent authority and discretion to approve expenditures as authorized; assist in preparing and developing budget recommendations for overall agency budget, and make budget recommendations and modifications for all government grants.

• Maintain general ledger entries related to grants, including accruals, adjustments, and allocations.
• Perform account reconciliations for grant accounts, balance sheet activity, and restricted fund tracking.
• Support month‑end and year‑end close processes and preparation of financial statements.
• Manage accounts payable/receivable for grant‑related transactions as needed.

• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), nonprofit fund accounting standards, and relevant grant regulations (e.g., Uniform Guidance).
• Prepare documentation, schedules, and support materials for internal and external audits, including grant audits and the annual Single Audit.
• Maintain audit‑ready documentation and detailed records for all grants and funding streams.

• Partner with Program staff to monitor and report grant program performance and spending trends.
• Work with Development/Grants teams to align financial reporting with program goals and funder expectations.
• Serve as a key finance point of contact for funders and internal stakeholders.

• Continuously refine financial tracking systems, internal controls, and reporting processes.
• Perform special projects and analyses as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 + years of accounting experience, including nonprofit grant accounting or fund…