Grant Accountant

Grant Accountant job description

A grant accountant is responsible for managing the financial activities associated with grant-funded programs and awards. These professionals help ensure grant funds are tracked, recorded and reported accurately while supporting compliance with funding agreements, organizational policies and applicable regulations. As organizations face increasing accountability for the management of grant funding, grant accountants play a critical role in supporting financial stewardship, transparency and effective program administration.

Grant accountants work closely with grant managers, program leaders, finance teams and funding agencies to monitor grant budgets, track expenditures and prepare financial reports. Their work helps organizations maintain compliance with grant requirements, support audits and provide timely financial information related to grant-funded activities.

Typical grant accountant duties:

Monitor grant budgets, expenditures and funding allocations and record and reconcile financial transactions related to grant-funded programs

Track, reconcile and report grant revenue, reimbursements and expenses throughout the grant life cycle to help ensure compliance with grant requirements and organizational policies

Prepare grant-related financial reports, account reconciliations, budget analyses and supporting documentation for internal stakeholders and funding agencies

Collaborate with program managers and finance teams to support grant budgeting, financial planning and compliance activities

Assist with audits and financial reviews and identify opportunities to improve grant accounting processes, reporting accuracy and financial oversight

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Auditing

Budgeting

Business planning and forecasting

Financial management

Financial reporting and analysis tools

GAAP and IFRS

GL management

Government grants

Grant accounting

Grant management

Journal entry management

Project management tools

National salary range for Grant Accountant

57500 - 79250

Low

57500

The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is still developing core skills.

Mid

67500

The candidate has moderate experience in the role or one similar, meets most requirements and may hold transferable skills or relevant certifications.

High

79250

The candidate has extensive experience in the role, demonstrates advanced skills and often brings specialized certifications or industry experience.

Projected salaries for related positions

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Low

Mid

High

Senior Grant Accountant

79500

91000

98500

Grant Manager

60000

76500

93000

Grant Analyst

65000

70000

75000

Grant Administrator

59750

70250

82500

Grant Processor

54000

65000

76000

Grant Assistant

52000

61500

71000

Volunteer Coordinator

42250

49750

58500

Donor Assistant

42000

48000

54000

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