Grant Accountant

Vaco is hiring for a Grant Accountant opportunity in Elyria OH

Direct Hire, Hybrid Schedule

Salary: 60-80,000/yr

We are seeking a Grant Accountant to support the fiscal integrity and financial administration of college grant and restricted-fund accounts. This position is responsible for accounting, reconciliation, financial reporting, and compliance activities while providing guidance to departments and partners on appropriate expenditures and grant-related financial procedures.

The Grant Accountant will also support the Grants Accounting Manager with journal entries, audits, reporting, and overall grant administration.

• Review transaction details and prepare proposed journal entry transfers for review and posting.
• Review Time and Effort reporting for restricted-fund employees, identify discrepancies, and recommend General Ledger corrections.
• Process transactions, billings, collections, and financial reports accurately and timely.
• Prepare financial reports for assigned federal, state, local, and private grants, contracts, and gifts.
• Maintain accurate and complete financial records for restricted funds.
• Conduct monthly reconciliations for assigned grants and contracts.
• Maintain audit-ready grant files and provide documentation and support for audits, reviews, and financial inquiries.
• Coordinate financial activities with employees responsible for administering restricted programs.

• Apply appropriate accounting procedures to ensure compliance with grant regulations and cash management requirements.
• Assist departments and campus partners with proper financial procedures for restricted-fund activities.
• Provide accounting and financial reporting support for federal, state, local, and private grants, contracts, and gifts.
• Assist with identifying and resolving accounting issues related to grant-funded activities.

• Serve as a financial resource and liaison to departments, program managers, and internal and external partners supporting grant activities.
• Collaborate with the Grants Accounting Manager and program financial managers to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.
• Communicate accounting policies, procedures, and grant requirements to relevant stakeholders.
• Recommend process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, service, and compliance.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of relevant accounting, grants, financial reporting, or related experience.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply established policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with internal departments and external partners.

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law.

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Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.