Senior Grant Accountant

Senior Grant Accountant - Hybrid in Baltimore, MD

About the Company and Senior Grant Accountant Opportunity:

• CFS is partnering with a well known non profit organization to find a Senior Grant Accountant on a contract to hire basis


• Schedule: M-F, 40 hours per week, 8am-5pm. Hybrid work schedule; in office Tuesday and Thursday, work from home MWF
  
  
  
  • Free parking provided to employees
  
  
  
  


• Reports to the Assistant Controller


• Salary: $80,000-$90,000

Job Duties for the Senior Grant Accountant:

• Complete all bank and balance sheet reconciliations for three entities


• Record journal entries and reconcile accounts to meet monthly and annual closing deadlines
  
  
  
  • Reconciliations may include investments, accounts receivable, revenue recognition, right-of-use assets, intercompany balances, and other assigned accounts
  
  
  
  


• Assist the Finance and Accounting team with reconciling net assets and preparing grant-related financial reports


• Collaborate with the Assistant Controller to streamline AR, AP, and GL processes, aiming to enhance efficiency and reduce manual tasks


• Contribute to the review of monthly and annual financial statements by analyzing variances and trends to ensure accurate reporting


• Support the annual audit process by preparing audit schedules and responding to auditor requests


• Review grant-related expenses at month-end and ensure accurate revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP and grant agreements


• Provide backup support for accounts payable and cash receipts functions, particularly during month-end close, and assist with year-end 990 filings and 1099 reporting


• Perform additional special projects as needed

Qualifications for the Senior Grant Accountant:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related required


• 3+ years' general accounting experience required
  
  
  
  • Strong reconciliation and audit support experience required
  
  
  • Knowledge of grant accounting required; experience with private grant funding, reading grant agreements, and recording the grant per GAAP
  
  
  • Able to deliver great customer service from a finance perspective
  
  
  
  


• Experience using Sage Intacct and/or Bill.com a plus but not required


• Proficient Excel skills (lookups and pivot tables)


• Non profit accounting experience required


• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high volume, evolving environment


• Willing to take on a variety of responsibilities, including cross-functional support


• Must be able to pass a background check