Grant Accountant

Job Description

This Grant Accountant role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting critical grant funding activities and ensuring strong financial stewardship. It is an excellent fit for a detail‑oriented accounting professional who enjoys working with complex funding sources, collaborating with program teams, and maintaining a high level of accuracy and compliance. The position allows you to apply your expertise in grant management, reporting, and fund accounting while contributing to the organization’s mission and operational success.

It also provides opportunities for professional growth, process improvement, and cross‑departmental collaboration.

• Managing grant accounting functions, including tracking expenditures, preparing journal entries, and ensuring accurate cost allocations.
• Monitoring grant budgets, funding balances, and spending rates to identify variances and ensure compliance with allowable cost principles.
• Preparing financial reports for grant funders, reimbursement requests, and maintaining accurate supporting documentation.
• Reviewing and verifying expenses to ensure alignment with grant guidelines and funding restrictions.
• Supporting month‑end and year‑end close processes through reconciliations, accruals, and detailed grant schedules.
• Assisting auditors by providing requested documentation and explanations of grant activity.
• Collaborating with program managers to provide financial insights, clarify budget usage, and support informed decision‑making.
• Contributing to process improvements related to grant tracking, reporting tools, and documentation workflows.
• Assisting with new grant setup, grant closeouts, and special financial projects as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 2–5+ years of accounting experience, with prior grant accounting, fund accounting, or nonprofit finance experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of grant compliance requirements, including federal grant guidelines (e.g., Uniform Guidance), if applicable.
• Strong proficiency in accounting systems and Excel (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, reconciliations).
• Ability to interpret grant agreements and apply appropriate compliance principles.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational ability, and accuracy in financial work.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with both finance and program teams.
• Ability to manage multiple grants, prioritize tasks, and work independently with minimal oversight.
• Experience with process documentation or financial system improvements is a plus.

St Louis, MO