<p>We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Minnesota. This role supports financial accuracy across inventory, production costing, and reporting activities, helping the business understand cost drivers and maintain strong controls. The ideal candidate will bring a solid foundation in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee inventory cost records by maintaining accurate item data, product structures, bills of materials, routings, and related master information used for costing and reporting.</p><p>• Analyze inventory valuation, production performance, freight expense, material pricing, and manufacturing variances to identify trends and explain cost movements.</p><p>• Establish and update standard costs while supporting monthly cost allocations and validating accounting close activities tied to inventory and production.</p><p>• Partner with internal teams on new product setup, item changes, and discontinued products to ensure master data remains consistent and reliable across the organization.</p><p>• Prepare and reconcile sales and use tax filings on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis in compliance with applicable regulations.</p><p>• Support physical inventory counts and cycle count programs by investigating discrepancies, documenting findings, and recommending corrective actions.</p><p>• Conduct regular reviews of inventory and costing data to confirm completeness, accuracy, and adherence to internal standards and procedures.</p><p>• Visit manufacturing locations periodically to gain insight into production workflows, evaluate cost drivers, and improve costing precision.</p><p>• Create and maintain process documentation for inventory controls, item setup, product costing, tax-related activities, and trading partner onboarding support.</p><p>• Build strong working relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and customers while resolving issues promptly and maintaining a high standard in all communications.</p><p><br></p><p>We offer a full suite of benefits including PTO, Medical, and Dental. </p>
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join our team in California. This position plays an important role in managing product costing, inventory accounting, and financial analysis within a manufacturing environment. The individual in this role will work closely with operations, supply chain, procurement, and finance partners to deliver reliable cost insights that support planning and business performance. This is a strong opportunity for an experienced accounting specialist who can combine technical expertise with clear cross-functional communication.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct product costing activities, including setting and updating standard costs, maintaining system cost data, calculating overhead rates, and completing recurring cost updates.<br>• Manage the cost accounting portion of the monthly close by preparing journal entries, reconciling ledger activity, and producing inventory-related financial reports.<br>• Administer inventory reserves for excess and obsolete stock, evaluate exposure with business partners, and support timely disposition decisions.<br>• Review manufacturing and production order data within the ERP environment to confirm that cost inputs are complete, accurate, and aligned with operational activity.<br>• Analyze purchasing, labor, overhead, and production yield variances, then summarize key drivers and recommendations for finance and operations leadership.<br>• Build and maintain recurring cost reports, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses to highlight trends, exceptions, and margin impacts.<br>• Partner with supply chain, procurement, and operations teams to assess contract manufacturing costs, tolling arrangements, and overall cost modeling assumptions.<br>• Support budgeting and forecasting by providing cost, inventory, and overhead inputs, while also assisting with audit requests, schedules, and control documentation.<br>• Provide guidance to team members, contribute to accounting policies and internal controls, and assist with ERP enhancements, upgrades, or user training as a cost accounting resource.
<p>Ricky Pasquet with Robert Half Finance & Accounting Permanent Placement is recruiting for an experienced Cost Accountant. In this role, you will support product costing, inventory accuracy, and financial reporting while partnering with operations and planning teams to improve cost visibility and business performance. The position is well suited for someone who combines strong analytical ability with hands-on manufacturing accounting experience and a focus on accuracy, controls, and continuous improvement.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Maintain product cost structures within the ERP system by reviewing master data, validating costing logic, and keeping standards current.</p><p>• Analyze manufacturing, inventory, purchasing, and absorption variances, identify root causes, and share actionable findings with business partners.</p><p>• Evaluate raw material cost performance by comparing standard and actual results and highlighting trends that affect production costs.</p><p>• Support monthly close activities tied to manufacturing operations, including production settlements, inventory-related entries, and reconciliation tasks.</p><p>• Prepare and review general ledger reconciliations to confirm that production and inventory transactions are recorded correctly.</p><p>• Assist with manufacturing and supply chain reporting by compiling financial data, interpreting results, and communicating meaningful insights.</p><p>• Review supplier invoices related to raw materials, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate follow-up to resolve issues promptly.</p><p>• Contribute to internal control, audit, and policy support activities by providing documentation, answering inquiries, and helping strengthen accounting procedures.</p><p>• Partner with cross-functional teams on process improvement efforts involving supply chain, warehouse, maintenance, and manufacturing transactions connected to the general ledger.</p>
<p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p>Join our team as a Cost Accountant, supporting financial management and project cost analysis for our growing construction company. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate tracking of project expenditures, supporting effective budgeting, and facilitating transparent financial reporting to stakeholders.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and analyze cost reports for multiple construction projects</li><li>Review project budgets and track actual costs against estimates</li><li>Monitor job cost allocations and variance explanations</li><li>Collaborate with project managers to verify purchase orders, invoices, and expenses</li><li>Review labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs for accuracy and documentation</li><li>Evaluate change orders and their financial impact</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close related to project accounting</li><li>Maintain cost accounting records and construction project files</li><li>Assist with forecasting and identifying areas for cost improvement</li><li>Provide financial summaries to management and support strategic business decisions</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing team in Azusa, California. This position plays an important role in strengthening financial accuracy by evaluating production costs, inventory activity, and operational results. The individual in this role will collaborate with finance and plant partners to deliver reliable reporting, support close activities, and help leadership make informed business decisions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and revise standard cost data for raw materials, direct labor, and factory overhead to keep product valuation current and accurate.<br>• Examine production and purchasing variances, including material usage, labor efficiency, scrap, price differences, and overhead impacts, and communicate key findings to stakeholders.<br>• Review product structures, manufacturing routings, and shop orders to confirm costing inputs properly reflect actual production processes.<br>• Track inventory movements and perform reconciliations between inventory records and the general ledger to maintain financial accuracy.<br>• Research stock discrepancies and work with operations and supply chain teams to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.<br>• Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting activities tied to inventory balances and cost of goods sold.<br>• Support cycle count programs and physical inventory events by analyzing count results, reconciling differences, and documenting outcomes.<br>• Produce scheduled and on-demand reports covering inventory valuation, manufacturing costs, and operational performance trends.<br>• Partner with purchasing, engineering, production, and supply chain teams to improve cost reliability, reporting quality, and internal control practices.<br>• Assist with audit requests by preparing reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation for inventory and cost-related accounts.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support financial accuracy and operational decision-making in our manufacturing environment in Saginaw, Michigan. This role focuses on inventory costing, margin performance, variance review, and month-end accounting activities that help leadership understand profitability. The position also partners with operations and other internal teams to strengthen cost controls, improve reporting, and support system-related processes tied to manufacturing and inventory management.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Evaluate gross margin performance tied to inventory activity and present clear insights that help management assess profit and loss results.<br>• Maintain accurate product cost records by establishing and updating standard costs based on labor, materials, and manufacturing inputs within the ERP system.<br>• Review inventory discrepancies such as cycle count differences, scrap activity, production variances, and other adjustments, then communicate corrective actions to operational teams.<br>• Prepare customer and product costing analyses that support pricing decisions designed to balance competitiveness and profitability.<br>• Produce recurring financial and operational reports, including monthly margin reporting by customer and item, with explanations of key trends versus budget and prior-year performance.<br>• Support the month-end close by reconciling inventory and cost of goods sold accounts and recording journal entries needed to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.<br>• Recommend and document inventory reserves, overhead applications, and other cost-related adjustments to improve the accuracy of financial statements.<br>• Partner with quality, research, and operations teams to review bills of materials, production setups, and inventory item structures and suggest improvements where needed.<br>• Assist with inventory control activities, including cycle counts, year-end physical inventory, forecasting inventory turns, and evaluating manufacturing-related capital spending requests.<br>• Provide backup support for the Plex system by helping with user administration, permissions, security access, report setup, dashboards, and process updates across departments.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing-focused finance team in Bridgewater, New Jersey. This position plays a central role in monthly close activities, inventory accounting, and cost analysis, while supporting accurate financial reporting across the organization. The role also partners with operational and finance stakeholders locally and globally to deliver meaningful insights on product costs, inventory performance, and consolidated results.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead key month-end accounting activities related to manufacturing operations, ensuring timely and accurate financial close support.<br>• Establish and maintain annual standard costs for locally produced items in collaboration with supply chain and operational teams.<br>• Analyze monthly inventory results, including cost of goods sold fluctuations and finished goods balances, to identify trends and explain variances.<br>• Perform regular reviews of inventory reserves and obsolescence exposure, recommending adjustments where appropriate.<br>• Reconcile inventory records against supplier reporting and investigate discrepancies to resolution.<br>• Maintain schedules for prepaid insurance, monitor renewal activity, and record related amortization entries.<br>• Prepare financial analyses and supporting schedules for corporate reporting, consolidated results, and management review.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams and international colleagues to support accounting processes and respond to ad hoc finance requests.
<p>Kyle Clarke with Robert Half of Buffalo has partnered with a local client that is looking for a detail oriented Cost Accountant to support cost analysis and provide meaningful financial insight to leadership in Grand Island, New York. This role focuses on maintaining accurate product costing, evaluating profitability, and helping management make informed business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in standard costing, a solid grasp of GAAP, and the ability to work effectively with operational and finance teams.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Analyze manufacturing costs across multiple operating locations and translate findings into practical recommendations for management.</p><p>• Maintain and review standard cost structures to help ensure accurate inventory valuation and product costing.</p><p>• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports that highlight cost trends, margin performance, and opportunities for operational improvement.</p><p>• Partner with leaders across finance and operations to explain cost drivers and support better planning and decision-making.</p><p>• Perform detailed variance analysis related to labor, materials, overhead, and production activity.</p><p>• Support month-end and year-end accounting activities by reconciling cost-related accounts and validating financial accuracy.</p><p>• Help uphold compliance with GAAP by applying sound accounting practices to costing and inventory processes.</p><p>• Use Sage X3 and Microsoft Excel to manage data, develop analyses, and improve visibility into cost and profit performance.</p>
<p>About the Opportunity</p><p>A well-established manufacturer is seeking a Cost Accountant to support plant operations and financial reporting. This position will partner closely with production leadership to analyze costs, inventory, and operational performance.</p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Maintain standard costing systems</li><li>Analyze manufacturing variances</li><li>Perform inventory reconciliations</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting processes</li><li>Prepare financial and operational reports</li><li>Identify cost-saving opportunities</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support the financial oversight of complex project-based manufacturing work in Linthicum, Maryland. This position plays a key role in monitoring project costs, guiding revenue recognition, and producing accurate financial insights that help improve profitability and operational decision-making. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across finance and operations, managing deadlines, and translating project activity into clear financial reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage the financial performance of assigned projects by overseeing budgets, projections, cost accumulation, and margin analysis from initiation through completion.</p><p>• Review labor, materials, overhead, and subcontractor expenses to ensure project costs are recorded accurately and reflected in a timely manner.</p><p>• Work closely with project managers and operational teams to confirm financial inputs, evaluate developing issues, and highlight potential cost or profit concerns early.</p><p>• Apply appropriate revenue recognition treatment based on contract terms and project progress, including percentage-of-completion or milestone-driven methods where required.</p><p>• Prepare monthly close activities for project accounts and deliver reporting on revenue, backlog, profitability, and forecasted outcomes within established deadlines.</p><p>• Build and maintain cost-to-complete models and forward-looking financial forecasts, then analyze variances against budget or prior expectations.</p><p>• Maintain organized supporting documentation and strong audit-ready records to reinforce compliance, transparency, and reporting accuracy.</p><p>• Partner with engineering, procurement, operations, and finance leadership to align financial results with project execution and improve decision support.</p><p>• Contribute to internal control compliance, audit requests, and process improvements that strengthen efficiency, consistency, and scalability across project accounting activities.</p>
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing operation in Texas. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting specialist who can translate production and inventory data into meaningful financial insight that supports sound business decisions. The role calls for strong analytical ability, clear communication, and hands-on experience with cost accounting processes in a manufacturing setting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze product and production costs to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities to improve financial performance.<br>• Maintain standard costing data and review cost assumptions to ensure accurate valuation of materials, labor, and overhead.<br>• Reconcile inventory activity with the general ledger and investigate variances affecting financial results.<br>• Prepare recurring cost, inventory, and variance reports for leadership to support planning and operational decisions.<br>• Monitor inventory balances and valuation methods to help maintain accurate financial records across manufacturing operations.<br>• Partner with production and operations teams to review cost drivers, inventory movement, and reporting accuracy.<br>• Support month-end close activities related to costing, inventory accounting, and account reconciliations.<br>• Use SAP Business One to manage accounting data, reporting, and cost-related analysis within the manufacturing environment.
<p>We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Woodbury, Minnesota on a contract-to-permanent basis. In this role, you will help strengthen financial accuracy by supporting inventory accounting, product costing, and month-end close activities in a fast-paced production environment. You will collaborate with teams across operations, engineering, materials, and production to ensure cost data is reliable and reporting supports sound business decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review inventory activity, reconcile balances, and research variances to resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.</p><p>• Participate in physical inventory counts and cycle count reviews, then assess gains, losses, and adjustment trends.</p><p>• Support the setup and maintenance of product costing data to help keep item records and cost structures accurate.</p><p>• Maintain standard cost information within company systems and assist with updates to cost-related master data.</p><p>• Contribute to annual cost roll processes, including preparing data files and validating uploaded information.</p><p>• Prepare journal entries and provide accounting support during monthly close to ensure deadlines are met.</p><p>• Analyze manufacturing and inventory variances, then summarize findings in clear financial reports for stakeholders.</p><p>• Partner with operations, engineering, materials, and production teams to improve inventory accuracy and strengthen reporting processes.</p><p>• Assist with process improvements and contribute to special accounting projects as business needs evolve.</p><p><br></p><p>*Please note that all candidates are required to provide 2 recent supervisor or manager references in order to be considered for employment.</p><p> </p><p>Please submit your resume and call 651-293-3973 for review and consideration.</p>
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to support a metal fabrication operation in Salt Lake City, Utah. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for an accounting specialist who can combine strong cost accounting knowledge with practical experience in manufacturing and order-to-cash activities. The role will contribute to financial accuracy, cost visibility, and day-to-day accounting support while working closely with operational teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and maintain cost accounting records to support accurate tracking of material, labor, and overhead within a manufacturing environment.<br>• Analyze standard costs and actual results, investigate variances, and highlight key cost drivers affecting production and profitability.<br>• Record journal entries and support general ledger accuracy through timely reconciliation and review of financial activity.<br>• Assist with order-to-cash processes by monitoring transactions, resolving discrepancies, and helping ensure complete and accurate revenue-related reporting.<br>• Partner with accounting and operations personnel to improve visibility into product costing and manufacturing performance.<br>• Build and maintain Excel-based reports using formulas, PivotTables, and lookup functions to support analysis and decision-making.<br>• Contribute to month-end and periodic close activities by preparing schedules, validating data, and supporting financial reporting requirements.
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join our team in Boise, Idaho on a Contract basis. This role focuses on evaluating production spending, strengthening inventory accuracy, and delivering financial insight that supports operational decisions. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in manufacturing cost accounting and a strong ability to interpret cost drivers, margins, and variances in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Evaluate production-related expenses across materials, labor, and overhead to provide accurate cost visibility<br>• Maintain standard costing data and examine variances to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions<br>• Support inventory accounting activities by preparing reconciliations and participating in cycle count review processes<br>• Contribute to month-end close by recording cost-related journal entries and assisting with financial reporting tasks<br>• Develop analyses on product cost, gross margin, and profitability to inform business planning<br>• Work closely with operations teams to monitor cost patterns and highlight opportunities for improved efficiency
<p>Lisa Cole with Robert Half is partnering with a a growing, manufacturing organization is seeking a <strong>Cost Accountant</strong> to support inventory, COGS, and manufacturing cost functions across multiple sites. This role is ideal for a detail‑oriented accounting professional who thrives in a high‑reliability, production‑focused environment and who enjoys partnering with operations and senior leadership. For more information, please call Lisa Cole at 916-649-0832</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Perform month‑end close activities and prepare journal entries for inventory, COGS, and fixed assets</li><li>Reconcile inventory, cost of sales, and general ledger accounts </li><li>Analyze variances including purchase price variances and work order variances </li><li>Assist with inventory costing and related ERP activities </li><li>Support internal/external audits including SOX testing and annual reviews </li><li>Track capital expenditures, maintain fixed asset records, and handle prepaid amortization </li><li>Prepare business property tax filings and U.S. Census reporting </li><li>Ensure GAAP compliance and adherence to internal accounting policies </li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p>Join our team as a Cost Accountant, supporting financial management and project cost analysis for our growing construction company. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate tracking of project expenditures, supporting effective budgeting, and facilitating transparent financial reporting to stakeholders.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and analyze cost reports for multiple construction projects</li><li>Review project budgets and track actual costs against estimates</li><li>Monitor job cost allocations and variance explanations</li><li>Collaborate with project managers to verify purchase orders, invoices, and expenses</li><li>Review labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs for accuracy and documentation</li><li>Evaluate change orders and their financial impact</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close related to project accounting</li><li>Maintain cost accounting records and construction project files</li><li>Assist with forecasting and identifying areas for cost improvement</li><li>Provide financial summaries to management and support strategic business decisions</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support project-based and manufacturing accounting activities in San Luis Obispo, California. This role will oversee cost tracking, contract-related financial setup, inventory costing, and month-end accounting processes while helping maintain accurate financial records across multiple workstreams. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, sound accounting judgment, and experience working with ERP systems in environments that require precision and accountability.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Configure and maintain project and contract records in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, ensuring billing and accounting settings align with approved agreement terms.<br>• Organize project structures such as work breakdown elements, subprojects, labor groupings, and financial dimensions to enable reliable cost reporting across contracts and task-level activity.<br>• Update contract funding, total values, performance periods, and approved changes so that project data remains current and properly supported by documentation.<br>• Track project spending, commitments, and budget performance, research unusual variances, and raise potential funding or cost concerns to key stakeholders.<br>• Prepare project financial schedules and review supporting data for period-end close and revenue recognition activities in partnership with the broader accounting team.<br>• Direct the monthly inventory close process, resolve costing exceptions in the ERP system, and help ensure actual costs are recorded accurately before financial close.<br>• Review multi-level bills of materials, production orders, routing inputs, and overhead application to confirm product costing is complete and reliable.<br>• Analyze manufacturing cost variances, including material, labor, overhead, and scrap drivers, and explain findings through clear root-cause assessment.<br>• Reconcile inventory and work-in-process balances between subledger activity and the general ledger after each costing cycle.<br>• Provide cross-functional accounting support, assist with audits, and contribute to special projects and coverage needs within the finance team.
Job Title: Finance & Accounting Manager – Retail Services Join a great and growing company that offers excellent development opportunities and employee benefits & perks! Are you seeking to a role in management accounting with a well established local company? Our position has so much to offer for a skilled accountant. Responsibilities: Oversee and direct the Finance, Accounting, and Operational Data programs to support the company in meeting its annual objectives and executing its long-term strategic vision. Lead, manage, and mentor all accounting department functions, including overseeing direct report staff. Develop and supervise retail-oriented financial reporting processes, ensuring timely and accurate sales, inventory, operational, and management data to inform decision-making. Champion continuous process improvement for finance operations, reporting, and internal controls to drive greater accuracy, efficiency, and insight across the retail business. Guide the development and execution of best practices for all administrative and financial functions, ensuring optimal investment and allocation of resources based on retail sector needs. Facilitate companywide goal-setting and annual budget processes, providing leadership and direction that aligns with retail-specific performance metrics. Partner closely with retail operations and business leaders, offering actionable financial insights and recommendations that improve store performance, margin, and growth. Provide leaders with accessible, actionable operational data and performance metrics to achieve sales and profitability targets. Ensure completeness, timeliness, and compliance of all financial information according to GAAP and established retail accounting standards. Provide oversight for financial accounting, tax reporting, and regulatory compliance, including annual audits, tax filings, and retirement plan audits. Drive adoption and optimal use of ERP and POS systems in collaboration with cross-functional teams, promoting data-driven decision-making and leveraging emerging technologies suitable for retail operations. Promote strong communication and documentation standards across all finance and operational teams to ensure business objectives are met effectively and efficiently. Posted by Director of Recruiting Scott Moore (Also connect on LinkedIn)
<p>We are looking for an Accounting Technician to join our client on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This position supports high-volume billing operations and helps maintain accurate financial records while working closely with project managers, clients, and internal teams. The role is well suited for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable balancing invoice processing, account support, and day-to-day administrative accounting tasks.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Prepare and review a large volume of monthly client invoices, ensuring billing rates, supporting details, and charge information are accurate before release.</p><p>• Coordinate invoice approvals with project managers and other internal stakeholders so billing can be completed on schedule each month.</p><p>• Issue invoices to clients, address billing-related questions, and provide clear follow-up to support timely resolution of discrepancies.</p><p>• Monitor project budgets and share status updates or billing information with clients when requested.</p><p>• Perform light collections activities for assigned accounts, including reviewing outstanding balances and following up on past-due items.</p><p>• Examine aging reports as needed to help identify overdue receivables and support account follow-up efforts.</p><p>• Generate billing from employee timesheet information and verify that submitted data aligns with client and project requirements.</p><p>• Provide backup support for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and front desk coverage when business needs require additional assistance.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Grant Accountant to support grant setup, administration, and reporting activities for a Contract position based in Baltimore, Maryland. This role focuses on managing grant-related processes, partnering with agencies to keep award activity on track, and responding to questions tied to grant operations. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in grant accounting or grants management and can work independently while helping reduce administrative workload during a critical audit-focused period.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Establish new grant records and ensure information is entered accurately.</p><p>• Configure grant-related work and set up subawards to support proper tracking, allocation, and oversight of funding.</p><p>• Generate and review grant reports to monitor activity, identify issues, and communicate next steps to the appropriate agencies.</p><p>• Serve as a resource for grant questions by providing timely guidance to internal users and agency partners.</p><p>• Maintain grant award data and support day-to-day grant administration activities with a focus on accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Evaluate reporting practices and recommend practical improvements that strengthen visibility into grant activity and performance.</p>
We are looking for a Grant Accountant to support a high-volume portfolio of government and foundation funding in Newark, New Jersey. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who can balance accurate financial oversight with strong coordination across program teams. The role focuses on monitoring grant activity, guiding allowable spending, and ensuring reports and deadlines are handled with precision.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the financial administration of multiple grants, including federal, state, county, and foundation funding sources.<br>• Prepare and submit recurring grant-related financial reports on a monthly and quarterly basis, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Partner with program personnel to track spending activity, review budget usage, and help prevent over-expenditures.<br>• Advise internal teams on allowable and eligible costs so that grant funds are used in accordance with funding requirements.<br>• Organize competing deadlines effectively and maintain strong follow-through on reporting calendars and compliance milestones.<br>• Analyze grant financial data using advanced Excel functions, including pivot tables, formulas, and detailed reconciliations.<br>• Maintain clear documentation to support grant accounting records, fund administration, and audit readiness.
We are looking for a Grant Accountant to support audit-related accounting activities for a client in Chicago, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for an accounting specialist with experience handling grant funding, reconciliations, and month-end processes in a fast-paced environment. The person in this role will help maintain accurate financial records, strengthen reporting accuracy, and provide dependable accounting support during a critical period.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and post journal entries to keep grant and general ledger records accurate and up to date.<br>• Reconcile accounts across cash activity, credit cards, accounts payable, and accounts receivable to support clean financial reporting.<br>• Assist with month-end close tasks, including reviewing balances, identifying discrepancies, and resolving accounting issues promptly.<br>• Track grant-related transactions and help ensure expenditures are recorded in alignment with funding requirements and internal guidelines.<br>• Support payroll-related accounting and cost allocation activities to improve the accuracy of expense reporting.<br>• Compile documentation and financial details needed for audit requests and respond to follow-up items in a timely manner.<br>• Review daily and periodic financial activity to confirm transactions are properly classified and supported.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to maintain organized records and improve consistency in accounting processes.
<p>We are looking for a <strong>Grant Accountant / Senior Grant Accountant</strong> to support the financial management of grant-funded programs for a nonprofit organization in Los Angeles. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys managing the day-to-day accounting functions associated with grants, ensuring compliance, and partnering with program leaders to support organizational goals. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in grant accounting, reconciliations, reporting, and nonprofit financial operations, with the ability to manage multiple funding sources in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong> • Prepare and maintain grant budgets, financial reports, and supporting schedules to ensure accurate tracking of grant activity.</p><p>• Monitor grant expenditures and funding balances to ensure compliance with grant agreements, donor restrictions, and funding requirements.</p><p>• Reconcile grant-related accounts, general ledger activity, and funding allocations to maintain accurate financial records.</p><p>• Perform month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analysis.</p><p>• Track and report on restricted and unrestricted funding sources, ensuring proper accounting treatment and reporting.</p><p>• Prepare financial documentation and schedules to support audits, grant monitoring reviews, and compliance requirements.</p><p>• Review grant agreements, contracts, and funding documentation to ensure adherence to financial and reporting obligations.</p><p>• Partner with program managers and department leaders to monitor spending, forecast funding needs, and address grant-related financial questions.</p><p>• Analyze budget-to-actual variances and provide recommendations to management regarding grant performance and funding utilization.</p><p>• Support internal and external financial reporting requirements related to grant-funded programs.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, governmental regulations, and organizational policies.</p><p>• Assist with special projects, process improvements, and other accounting initiatives as needed.</p><p><br></p>
<p>A growing, mission-focused organization is adding to its accounting team due to continued expansion and increased program funding. This role offers the chance to step into a highly visible position where you’ll own your work, contribute to financial accuracy, and support initiatives that directly impact the community.</p><p><br></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on accounting, improving processes, and managing multiple priorities in a collaborative environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Manage financial activity for assigned programs and funding sources</li><li>Prepare and post journal entries and maintain general ledger accuracy</li><li>Perform monthly reconciliations and support close processes</li><li>Assist with financial reporting and variance analysis</li><li>Collaborate with internal stakeholders on budgets and expenses</li><li>Support audit preparation and compliance requirements</li></ul><p><strong>Who You Are</strong></p><ul><li>You enjoy rolling up your sleeves and getting into the details</li><li>You take pride in accuracy and accountability</li><li>You’re adaptable and comfortable in a fast-moving environment</li><li>You’re looking for a role where your work has visible impact</li></ul>
<p>We are currently partnering with <strong>nonprofit in LA</strong> on an urgent search for <strong>two Grant Accountants</strong> to join their team onsite in the <strong>90056 area</strong>.</p><p> essionals who thrive in a hands-on environment. We are looking for individuals who are willing to <strong>roll up their sleeves and do the work</strong>, not just provide strategy or oversight. The team needs someone who can jump in, take ownership, and manage the day-to-day accounting responsibilities associated with grant funding.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities Include:</strong></p><ul><li>Preparing and maintaining grant budgets and financial reports</li><li>Monitoring grant expenditures and ensuring compliance with funding requirements</li><li>Reconciling grant-related accounts and general ledger activity</li><li>Performing month-end and year-end close activities</li><li>Tracking restricted and unrestricted funding</li><li>Assisting with audits and grant reporting requirements</li><li>Reviewing contracts, grant agreements, and funding documentation</li><li>Preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules</li><li>Partnering with program managers and department leaders regarding grant finances</li><li>Analyzing budget-to-actual variances and providing recommendations</li><li>Ensuring compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and governmental regulations</li><li>Supporting financial reporting and special projects as needed</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p> </p>