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Position Id
EB-1905256429
City
Houston
State
TX

Grant Accountant
Houston, TX
$60,000 - $70,000

Why Consider This Grant Accountant Role:

  • Mission-Driven Organization: Join a team that makes a meaningful impact in the community through compassionate, people-focused services.
  • Stable and Established Environment: Work for a respected nonprofit with a long-standing reputation for excellence and reliability.
  • Collaborative Culture: Experience a supportive, team-oriented environment where leadership values communication and professional growth.
  • Work-Life Balance: Reasonable hours and a mission-focused environment that values employee well-being.
  • Full Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more!

Key Responsibilities of the Grant Accountant:

  • Manage the financial oversight of grant-funded programs, including budget tracking, expense monitoring, and financial reporting
  • Maintain detailed records for grants and restricted funds, ensuring accuracy and compliance with funding requirements
  • Prepare grant-related financial reports and support internal stakeholders with budget updates and analysis
  • Support grant audits by compiling schedules, documentation, and reconciliations
  • Process payroll accurately and on time, maintaining employee records and resolving discrepancies
  • Allocate payroll and related expenses across grants and cost centers based on approved methodologies
  • Reconcile payroll allocations to the general ledger and investigate variances
  • Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, budgeting, and forecasting for grant-funded programs

Qualifications of the Grant Accountant:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required. CPA certification preferred.
  • 2–4+ years of experience in grant accounting or fund accounting
  • Working knowledge of grant compliance requirements (Uniform Guidance, payroll regulations, etc.)
  • Experience with accounting and payroll systems; exposure to grant management platforms preferred
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and reconciliation skills

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