Grants Accounting Manager

Grants Accounting Manager Job Summary

The Grants Accounting Manager role is an integral part of the Accounting team, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of accounting activities, maintaining effective internal controls, and supporting compliance with organizational and funding requirements. The starting salary range for this role is $86,280-$93,782. This is a full-time role with hybrid flexibility role based at KIPP DC Headquarters with an anticipated start date of September 2026.

For 25 years, KIPP DC has partnered with students, families, and the community to create joyful, academically excellent schools across the nation’s capital. Today, our network of 22 schools educate more than 7,500 students in grades PreK3-12, supported by 1,500 dedicated teachers, leaders, and staff.

Our work is grounded in five pillars–Academic Excellence, Joy & Sense of Belonging, Highly Effective Teachers and Leaders, Safe, Structured, and Nurturing Learning Environments, and Commitment to College Readiness–which ensure every student is equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue success in college, careers, and beyond. Our schools combine high expectations with joyful, affirming environments that nurture academic success and personal growth for students and staff alike.

As part of the national KIPP network, we share best practices and innovations while maintaining deep roots in Washington, D.C. Together, we strive toward a future without limits for our students, alumni, and community.

The Grants Accounting Manager is responsible for managing KIPP DC’s accounts receivable function, including grant billing, cash receipts, collections, banking deposits, receivable reconciliations, and revenue reporting, while ensuring strong internal controls and compliance with grant and organizational requirements. Working closely with the Development Team, schools, and Finance colleagues, this role serves as a key partner in safeguarding organizational assets, supporting accurate financial reporting, and providing training and guidance on accounts receivable and cash handling processes across the organization.

This is an exempt position and will report to the Director of Revenue and Grants Management. As a headquarters team that is focused on being responsive to our schools and meeting the needs of our students and families, we approach our work in a way that reflects these priorities. This position will generally work independently and not regularly interface with students, families, or school teams.

This position will primarily work from our headquarters office to maintain a connection to their colleagues and foster a sense of cross-functional collaboration. Because of the nature of this position’s work, this role allows for hybrid flexibility and will be required to be onsite 2 days per week.

The percentages for each key responsibility are estimates, and other duties may be assigned. Flexibility and responsiveness are encouraged to accommodate organizational needs.

• Review and post journal entries for the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close.
• Record grant funding, donations, and other cash receipts in the accounting system.
• Reconcile grant activity, supplemental payments, and other grant‑related accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Perform cash counts, reconcile deposits, and prepare funds for secure transport.
• Review the Schedule of Net Assets with Donor Restrictions and support grant‑related financial reporting.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation for grant transactions.

• Assist with preparing grant budgets during the application process.
• Assist with tracking of grant agreements, award amounts, expenditures, and remaining balances for public and private grants.
• Assist with monitoring grant spending and notify program leaders and the Senior Director of Finance and Grants of unspent funds to support timely utilization.
• Assist with review grant drawdown requests and supporting documentation through the…