Senior Grant Accountant

The Grant Accountant supports the financial management of grants and contracts by overseeing reporting, invoicing, reconciliations, and compliance with funding requirements. This position partners with internal stakeholders and funding agencies to ensure accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and effective stewardship of grant-funded resources. Client Details My client is a well-established nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families through a broad range of community-based programs and support services.

The organization partners with government agencies, foundations, and community stakeholders to deliver mission-driven services that create meaningful and lasting impact. Description
* Oversee a portfolio of grants and contracts, ensuring the timely and accurate preparation, review, and submission of financial reports, invoices, and reimbursement requests.
* Review accounts payable transactions and expense coding to ensure compliance with funding requirements and organizational policies.
* Prepare and reconcile journal entries related to grant activity, revenue recognition, accruals, and indirect cost allocations.
* Work closely with Program, Development, Legal, and Finance teams to support grant administration, contract compliance, reporting obligations, and funding requirements.
* Monitor and maintain compliance with government, foundation, and other funding source regulations and reporting standards.
* Support the development of annual budgets, financial forecasts, and ad hoc analyses to assist leadership in decision-making.
* Assist with external audits, funder reviews, and compliance examinations, including Single Audit requirements and related documentation.
* Analyze budget-to-actual performance, identify variances, and provide insights to support financial planning and operational effectiveness.
* Contribute to process improvements and special projects that enhance financial operations and organizational efficiency.
* Perform additional responsibilities and initiatives as assigned. Profile
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline required.
* 5+ years of experience in grant accounting, fund accounting, or nonprofit finance, with exposure to government and foundation funding sources preferred.
* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and advanced formulas.
* Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally across all levels of an organization.
* Strong analytical and financial acumen, with the ability to assess complex data and support informed decision-making.
* Proven critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities, along with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Ability to evaluate budgets, contracts, and funding agreements, and understand their impact on organizational financial performance.
* Knowledge of NYC and NYS funding agencies and reporting requirements, including DFTA, DYCD, and OTDA, is a plus. Job Offer Competitive pay and a strong benefits package MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.