Grant Accountant - Virtual Company
Enfield, CT 06082
About the Job
Our client is a dedicated non-profit organization whose work is powered by a variety of grants. They are looking for a skilled Grant Accountant to help ensure their funding is managed effectively and compliantly so they can continue to make a meaningful impact in the communities they serve! The Grant Accountant position is a 4-month contract with the possibility of being extended.
Essential Functions for the Grant Accountant:
- The Grant Accountant will manage all financial aspects of grants, including budgeting, reporting, and compliance.
- Prepare financial reports for internal and external stakeholders, including grantors and auditors.
- Track, reconcile, and monitor grant expenditures to ensure accuracy and compliance with grant terms.
- Assist in the preparation of grant applications by providing accurate budgetary information.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and private grant regulations.
- Conduct regular audits to verify accurate allocation of expenses to grants.
- Coordinate with program managers and other departments to ensure financial and programmatic objectives are aligned.
- Maintain detailed records of all grant-related activities and financial transactions.
Preferred Requirements for the Grant Accountant:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field (CPA is a plus).
- The Grant Accountant should have a minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in grant accounting.
- Strong understanding of federal, state, and private grant compliance requirements.
- Experience and proficiency in accounting ERP software.
- Excellent communication and prioritization skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Detail oriented.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
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By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
