Grant Accountant Job Atlanta Georgia USA,Accounting

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Grant Accountant

Salary: $70,000 - $75,000
Location: Fully Remote

Why This Grant Accountant Opportunity Stands Out

This Grant Accountant role offers a 100% remote work environment with no travel required.
The Grant Accountant will have the flexibility to choose a consistent start time of 7:00, 8:00, or 9:00 AM.
As a Grant Accountant, you'll manage a portfolio of approximately 12-15 state and federal grants, giving you meaningful ownership and visibility.
This Grant Accountant opportunity provides broad exposure to budgeting, financial analysis, reporting, and month-end close, not just transactional accounting.
The Grant Accountant will work alongside a collaborative accounting team while maintaining ownership of assigned grants.
Competitive benefits for the Grant Accountant include a 403(b) match, tuition reimbursement, generous PTO, paid holidays, and comprehensive health coverage.
This Grant Accountant position is ideal for someone seeking long-term stability, flexibility, and the ability to make an impact through grant-funded programs.
The Grant Accountant will gain valuable experience supporting a diverse mix of state and federal funding sources.

Key Responsibilities

The Grant Accountant will manage accounting activities for an assigned portfolio of state and federal grants.
Prepare grant budgets, budget-to-actual analyses, and financial reports as a Grant Accountant.
Review grant expenditures and ensure compliance with funding requirements while serving as a Grant Accountant.
The Grant Accountant will prepare journal entries and support month-end close activities.
Analyze accounts, investigate discrepancies, and resolve accounting issues as a Grant Accountant.
Partner with internal stakeholders to support grant-related budgeting, reporting, and financial analysis.
The Grant Accountant will monitor grant activity to ensure financial accuracy and proper reporting.

Qualifications

Previous experience as a Grant Accountant or in a hands-on grant accounting role is required.
The ideal Grant Accountant will possess strong full-cycle accounting experience, including month-end close and journal entries.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred;
Finance degree considered for an experienced Grant Accountant.
Advanced Excel skills are required for the Grant Accountant, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and complex formulas.
Experience managing state and/or federal grants is strongly preferred for the Grant Accountant.
Knowledge of Abila MIP or similar nonprofit accounting software is preferred for the Grant Accountant.
The Grant Accountant must currently reside in Florida, Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, or South Carolina.
The successful Grant Accountant must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements.