Grant Accountant
Not Disclosed•TemporaryOn-site
location_onFort Worth Main Post Office, 251, West Lancaster Avenue, Downtown Fort Worth, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, 76102, United States
Role Impact
The Grant Accountant serves as a critical steward of financial resources, ensuring strict compliance, accountability, and accuracy for grant-funded programs. This role exists to safeguard organizational integrity by managing grant budgets, monitoring expenditures, and preparing precise financial reports that adhere to federal, state, local, and private funding requirements. Success is defined by audit readiness, flawless reporting, and the effective management of grant resources.
Day in the Life
You will navigate the intersection of accounting and compliance, managing the financial lifecycle of assigned grants. Your day involves tracking budgets, reconciling funds, and preparing journal entries to support grant activities. You will collaborate closely with program managers and department leaders to provide financial guidance on grant-funded initiatives, ensuring that expenditures align with grant agreements and organizational policies. A significant portion of your time will be dedicated to preparing and submitting required financial reports to funding agencies, analyzing data to identify variances, and supporting internal and external audits. During audit periods and grant reporting deadlines, mandatory overtime ensures that all documentation and schedules are prepared with the highest level of accuracy.
Hiring Process
Candidates selected for this position will be considered for a temporary-to-hire arrangement. The process begins with an initial review of qualifications, followed by interviews to assess technical accounting skills and cultural fit. Successful candidates will be offered a position based on the organization's needs and the candidate's performance during the interview stages.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Fort Worth Main Post Office, 251, West Lancaster Avenue, Downtown Fort Worth, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, 76102, United States
Fort Worth, Texas
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleManage financial activities for assigned grants including budget tracking and fund reconciliation
- check_circlePrepare and submit required grant financial reports in accordance with funding agency deadlines
- check_circleReview grant expenditures to ensure compliance with regulations, grant agreements, and policies
- check_circlePrepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation related to grant activity
- check_circleMonitor grant budgets and identify potential variances, overspending risks, or funding concerns
- check_circleCollaborate with program managers to provide financial guidance on grant-funded initiatives
- check_circleSupport internal and external audits by preparing grant-related schedules and documentation
- check_circleAssist with grant closeout activities, financial reporting, and documentation retention requirements
- check_circleAnalyze financial data and recommend process improvements to strengthen grant compliance
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
- verifiedFive (5) years of accounting, grant accounting, nonprofit accounting, or government accounting experience
- verifiedValid Texas Driver's License
- verifiedAdvanced Excel proficiency
Nice to Have
Experience with federal, state, and local grant funding requirements (Uniform Guidance/2 CFR Part 200), government, nonprofit, or public-sector accounting experience, strong understanding of grant compliance, cost allocation, and audit requirements, experience preparing Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) and supporting Single Audits, advanced technical aptitude with accounting and grant management systems, excellent analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Erp Systems, General Ledger, Reconciliation, Grant Management Software, Uniform Guidance, 2 CFR Part 200, Sefa, Single Audits.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.
Frequently asked questions about Grant Accountant at CornerStone Professional Placement
What does a Grant Accountant at CornerStone Professional Placement do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Grant Accountant at CornerStone Professional Placement will manage financial activities for assigned grants including budget tracking and fund reconciliation; prepare and submit required grant financial reports in accordance with funding agency deadlines; review grant expenditures to ensure compliance with regulations, grant agreements, and policies; and prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation related to grant activity.
What are the requirements for this Grant Accountant role?expand_more
To qualify for the Grant Accountant at CornerStone Professional Placement position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; Five (5) years of accounting, grant accounting, nonprofit accounting, or government accounting experience; Valid Texas Driver's License; and Advanced Excel proficiency.
Where is the Grant Accountant role at CornerStone Professional Placement located?expand_more
Grant Accountant at CornerStone Professional Placement is based in Fort Worth Main Post Office, 251, West Lancaster Avenue, Downtown Fort Worth, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, 76102, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Grant Accountant job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
CornerStone Professional Placement has listed this Grant Accountant role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Grant Accountant role?expand_more
Grant Accountant at CornerStone Professional Placement typically requires 5+ years of relevant experience at the mid level level.
What skills do you need for the Grant Accountant role at CornerStone Professional Placement?expand_more
Key skills for Grant Accountant at CornerStone Professional Placement include Microsoft Office Suite; Excel; Erp Systems; General Ledger; Reconciliation; Grant Management Software; Uniform Guidance; and 2 CFR Part 200.
What education is required for Grant Accountant at CornerStone Professional Placement?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.
What category does the Grant Accountant role belong to?expand_more
Grant Accountant at CornerStone Professional Placement is part of the accounting & finance job category on Recrutus.