Sr. Accountant, Grants

Description

POSITION: SR. ACCOUNTANT, GRANTS

INDUSTRY: NON-PROFIT

LOCATION:

ORANGE, CT (ONSITE)

CONTACT:
Kelleigh Marquard - Kelleigh.

Marquard@Robert Half

Robert Half is partnering with a respected nonprofit organization seeking a Sr. Accountant, Grants to join its finance team. Reporting to the CFO, this position will oversee grant accounting, compliance, reporting, budgeting, and financial analysis for a portfolio of government and privately funded programs. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional seeking meaningful, mission-driven work within a stable and collaborative organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Manage accounting for multiple grants and contracts including revenue recognition, allocations, and budget tracking

+ Prepare financial reports, invoices, reimbursement requests, and grant drawdowns

+ Monitor grant spending and provide budget variance analysis and forecasting

+ Ensure compliance with grant agreements, nonprofit accounting standards, and applicable regulations

+ Assist with grant setup, renewals, amendments, and closeouts

+ Reconcile grant-related accounts and maintain audit-ready documentation

+ Support annual audits, single audit requests, and year-end close activities

+ Partner with program leadership regarding grant financial management

+ Assist with proposal budgets and special projects

+ Identify process improvement opportunities and strengthen internal controls

WHY JOIN:

+ Report directly to executive finance leadership

+ Stable, mission-driven organization with strong community impact

+ Collaborative culture and supportive leadership

+ Strong benefits package including healthcare, retirement plan, PTO, and professional development

For immediate consideration, email your resume in confidence to Kelleigh.

Marquard@Robert Half com. All inquiries are confidential. Robert Half will never distribute your resume without your permission.

Requirements

+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

+ 3+ years of grant accounting experience within nonprofit, healthcare, government, or human services environments

+ Knowledge of nonprofit accounting and grant compliance requirements

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Experience with federal grants and Uniform Guidance / 2 CFR Part 200 preferred

+ Advanced Excel and accounting system experience required

+ Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills

+ Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

PREFERRED:

+ Behavioral health, healthcare, or social services industry experience

+ Experience supporting single audits or federally funded programs

+ Multi-program or multi-entity accounting experience

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