Grant Accountant

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative professional to join our team as a Grant Accountant. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This role is responsible for overseeing an assigned portfolio of grants and contracts, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with funding requirements, and timely billing.

This is a hybrid position: three days on-site, two days remote, with Tuesdays and Thursdays as mandatory in-office days at Met Council’s main office in the Financial District.

• Prepare financial reports and invoices for all grants to ensure timely and accurate submission to government funders and private foundations.
• Ensure financial compliance with government and private foundation funding requirements.
• Prepare journal entries and allocations as needed.
• Respond to funder-related inquiries from key stakeholders at Met Council and various agencies.
• Assist in the preparation of funder desk audits.
• Maintain accurate and updated financial records and files.

• Assist the Director of Budgets and Grants Management in the preparation of special financial reports and projections as needed.
• Maintain database of administrative contracts. This includes running queries, reports, and inputting data.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Computer Skills
• Motivation Creative and Innovative Thinking
• Analysis and Reasoning
• Teamwork
• Relationship Building
• Mathematical Thinking
• Accountability and Dependability

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business (required).
• At least 2-3 years of grant accounting experience required; familiarity with Private Foundations, New York City and New York State funder requirements (DFTA, DYCD, OTDA, etc) (required).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, IF functions) (required).
• Must possess critical thinking skills; must be able to understand the impact of budgets and contracts throughout the agency.
• Familiarity with PASSPort and Grants Gateway (preferred).
• Familiarity with OMB Uniform Guidance (preferred).

$75,000 - $85,000 per year.

Major medical, dental, vision and life insurance; pre-tax commuter benefits; FSA; 403(b) with employer contribution; plus generous vacation, sick leave and holidays.