Grant Accountant

Grant Accountant
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
$60,000 - $65,000
About the Opportunity
Our client is a mission-driven organization seeking a Grant Accountant to support a growing portfolio of federal, state, and local grant programs. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with leadership while contributing to initiatives that have a meaningful impact on the community.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, managing multiple funding sources, and supporting financial compliance and reporting efforts.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Join a mission-focused organization making a positive impact in the community
• Gain exposure to federal, state, and local grant funding programs
• Work closely with leadership and program managers across the organization
• Collaborative team environment with strong visibility and growth potential
• Diverse responsibilities that blend accounting, financial analysis, and compliance
• Opportunity to play a key role in supporting ongoing grant activity and future funding initiatives

Grant Accountant Responsibilities:

• The Grant Accountant will manage accounts receivable activities, including payment posting, reconciliations, and aging analysis
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements for assigned grant portfolios
• Monitor grant revenue, drawdowns, and reimbursements to ensure accurate and timely cash flow
• The Grant Accountant will perform budget-to-actual analyses and investigate financial variances
• Support grant compliance requirements, reporting deadlines, and audit preparation
• Collaborate with accounting staff, program managers, and leadership teams to ensure accurate financial reporting
• The Grant Accountant will research and resolve discrepancies related to grant funding, financial data, and reporting
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities related to grant accounting

Preferred Qualifications of the Grant Accountant Role:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
• 3+ years of accounting experience, including accounts receivable, financial reporting, and general ledger activities
• Experience preparing financial statements and supporting month-end close
• Intermediate Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP functions
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Grant accounting experience strongly preferred
• Experience with Acumatica or other ERP systems is a plus
• Nonprofit, government, or multi-funding source experience is a plus

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