Grants Accountant (Hybrid Remote)

As a Grants Accountant in our non-profit organization, your main responsibilities include overseeing the financial aspects of grant administration, such as tracking expenditures and ensuring compliance with grant agreements. You will prepare and submit financial reports to funders, monitor and reconcile grant accounts, manage revenue recognition processes, and assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.

For the Grants Accountant role, candidates need a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, alongside a minimum of 3-5 years of accounting experience, particularly in grants management and non-profit accounting. Strong analytical skills, an understanding of accounting principles, and proficiency in accounting software are also essential.

Yes, familiarity with accounting software is crucial for the Grants Accountant position. Candidates should have experience using tools such as QuickBooks or Financial Edge, as well as strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, for financial reporting and analysis.

The Grants Accountant role offers a hybrid work environment, allowing for flexibility with 1-2 days of remote work each week after the training and onboarding process. This setup fosters a balance between collaborative in-office work and the comfort of working from home.

Our salary range for the Grants Accountant position is between $75,000 and $85,000 per year, which is competitive within the non-profit sector, especially for individuals bringing a strong background in grants management and financial reporting.

When answering this question, highlight specific roles where you managed grant funds, detailing your responsibilities in tracking expenditures, reporting, and ensuring compliance with grant terms.

Share your methods for ensuring reporting accuracy, such as double-checking calculations, using automated tools, and implementing checks and balances in your accounting processes.

Discuss the specific accounting software you’ve used, your level of proficiency, and any relevant projects where you effectively utilized them in managing grants or revenue.

Explain your approach to investigating discrepancies, outlining the steps you take to reconcile issues and ensure that your reports reflect accurate financial standings.

Detail your approach by discussing gathering data, analyzing expenditures, preparing financial statements, and ensuring they meet funder requirements for submission.

Explain your strategy for prioritization, such as assessing deadlines, financial impacts, and the complexity of each grant while maintaining a well-organized workflow.

Discuss your knowledge of regulatory and donor compliance requirements and how you ensure adherence to these regulations to avoid issues during audits.

Share a specific challenge related to grant management, your approach to overcoming it, and the positive outcomes that resulted from your actions.

Discuss your openness to feedback, emphasizing your proactive approach to addressing issues and implementing changes for improved compliance and financial practices.

Explain how you contribute to financial planning by preparing budgets and forecasts, analyzing funding sources, and ensuring that grant revenue aligns with organizational goals.