Grant Accountant Job in San Francisco, CA

Grant Accountant

We are seeking a Grant Accountant to support grant billing, financial reporting, compliance, and reconciliation activities for a nonprofit organization in San Francisco. This hybrid contract role will work closely with finance and program teams to ensure grant expenditures are properly recorded and reported.

• Maintain accounting records for government, foundation, and private grants.
• Prepare grant invoices, reimbursement requests, and supporting schedules.
• Review expenses for compliance with grant agreements and approved budgets.
• Reconcile grant revenue, receivables, expenditures, and deferred balances.
• Prepare journal entries and assist with monthly close activities.
• Monitor grant budgets and communicate potential variances.
• Maintain documentation for audits and funder reviews.
• Assist program managers with grant-related financial questions.
• Prepare grant financial reports and expenditure summaries.
• Support process improvements related to grant tracking and billing.