Our client is seeking an experienced grant accountant to manage and oversee the financials of grant-funded programs for a contract opportunity lasting approximately 2-4 months. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with financial standards, guidelines, and regulations while supporting grant-related processes and responsibilities. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare comprehensive budgets for grant applications in collaboration with grant writing teams.</li><li>Accurately translate grant budgets into the general ledger, ensuring alignment across fund types, departments, and object codes.</li><li>Partner with project management teams to oversee and record grant-related expenses accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with all applicable regulations.</li><li>Manage drawdown requests and record transactions in financial systems.</li><li>Monitor actuals versus budget and manage fund expenditures with a focus on accuracy, allowability, and funding compliance.</li><li>Reconcile grant-related accounts, address discrepancies, and maintain precise financial records.</li><li>Develop and maintain internal controls and accounting procedures for grant administration to ensure adherence to GAAP and regulations.</li><li>Generate aging reports for grant receivables, proactively resolve outstanding accounts, and monitor overall grant advancement and spend-down progress.</li><li>Review and approve grant-related purchase requisitions and expenditures, ensuring compliance with policies and funding rules.</li><li>Act as the financial representative during audits conducted by funding entities.</li><li>Assist in the preparation of year-end schedules, including grant-specific data for audits or compliance reports.</li></ul>

Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.</li><li>Minimum of three (3) years of progressive accounting experience, preferably with grants.</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.</li><li>Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects and priorities efficiently.</li><li>Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Collaborative mindset to work across teams while maintaining transparency and openness to feedback.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li></ul>If you are passionate about driving effective financial management and compliance for grant-funded projects, detail-oriented, collaborative, and enjoy working in fast-paced environments, we encourage you to apply!

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Winnebago, NE
onsite
Temporary
35.00 - 38.00 USD / Hourly
Our client is seeking an experienced grant accountant to manage and oversee the financials of grant-funded programs for a contract opportunity lasting approximately 2-4 months. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with financial standards, guidelines, and regulations while supporting grant-related processes and responsibilities. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare comprehensive budgets for grant applications in collaboration with grant writing teams.</li><li>Accurately translate grant budgets into the general ledger, ensuring alignment across fund types, departments, and object codes.</li><li>Partner with project management teams to oversee and record grant-related expenses accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with all applicable regulations.</li><li>Manage drawdown requests and record transactions in financial systems.</li><li>Monitor actuals versus budget and manage fund expenditures with a focus on accuracy, allowability, and funding compliance.</li><li>Reconcile grant-related accounts, address discrepancies, and maintain precise financial records.</li><li>Develop and maintain internal controls and accounting procedures for grant administration to ensure adherence to GAAP and regulations.</li><li>Generate aging reports for grant receivables, proactively resolve outstanding accounts, and monitor overall grant advancement and spend-down progress.</li><li>Review and approve grant-related purchase requisitions and expenditures, ensuring compliance with policies and funding rules.</li><li>Act as the financial representative during audits conducted by funding entities.</li><li>Assist in the preparation of year-end schedules, including grant-specific data for audits or compliance reports.</li></ul>
2025-11-04T15:58:45Z

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