Grant Administrator
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onI 5, First Hill, Seattle, King County, Washington, 98104, United States
About the Role
We are seeking a Grant Administrator in Seattle, Washington, to provide accurate financial oversight for grant- and contract-funded programs. This role is pivotal in managing compliance, budgeting, billing, reconciliations, and reporting within a nonprofit fund accounting environment. You will partner closely with program leaders and internal stakeholders to ensure financial integrity and operational efficiency.
The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge and sound judgment regarding regulatory requirements. You will translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights, serving as a key resource on Uniform Guidance and grant administration practices. Your work will support decision-making for both internal and external audiences by evaluating existing procedures and recommending practical improvements to strengthen reporting quality and compliance.
Work location
Work model: On-site
I 5, First Hill, Seattle, King County, Washington, 98104, United States
Seattle, Washington
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleOversee financial administration of grants and contracts by monitoring budgets, expenditures, and journal corrections
- check_circleBuild and maintain funder-specific budgets using award terms and review projections with program leadership
- check_circlePrepare audit-ready schedules for federally funded programs and ensure accurate documentation for compliance reviews
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Grant Accounting, Nonprofit Fund Accounting, Staff Accounting, Grant Compliance, Internal Controls, Uniform Guidance, General Ledger, Reconciliations, Journal Entries, Monthly Close.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
Frequently asked questions about Grant Administrator at Robert Half
What does a Grant Administrator at Robert Half do?expand_more
A Grant Administrator at Robert Half is responsible for the following: Oversee financial administration of grants and contracts by monitoring budgets, expenditures, and journal corrections; Build and maintain funder-specific budgets using award terms and review projections with program leadership; Prepare audit-ready schedules for federally funded programs and ensure accurate documentation for compliance reviews; and Generate grant billings, track receivables, and prepare burn-rate reporting to monitor spending against funding.
What are the requirements for this Grant Administrator role?expand_more
To qualify for the Grant Administrator at Robert Half position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Experience in grant accounting, nonprofit fund accounting, or staff accounting; Strong knowledge of grant compliance, internal controls, and federal funding requirements including Uniform Guidance; Hands-on experience with general ledger activity, reconciliations, journal entries, monthly close, and financial reporting; Proficiency with NetSuite; and Ability to prepare and manage grant budgets, billings, accruals, and audit support schedules.