Grant Accountant

Organization Overview
Family Centers is a private, nonprofit organization providing health, education, and human services across Fairfield County. With more than 300 professionals and over 500 trained volunteers, we deliver innovative, community-centered programs that support more than 26,000 individuals each year.

Overview: The Grants Accountant is responsible for managing the financial aspects of grants and contracts, including budgeting, reporting, compliance, and reconciliation. This role ensures that all grant-related financial activities align with organizational policies and funding agency requirements. The ideal Grants Accountant has strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a strong understanding of budgeting and financial analysis, particularly within the non-profit sector.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and track grant revenues and receipts to ensure all amounts the agency is entitled to are collected.
• Monitor and track grant expenditures to ensure compliance with funding guidelines.
• Prepare and submit timely financial reports to funding.
• Work with a variety of funding source portals for uploading documentation.
• Assist with grant budget development and modifications.
• Collaborate with program managers to review spending and forecast needs.
• Reconcile grant accounts and ensure accurate allocation of expenses.
• Maintain documentation for audits and reporting requirements.
• Ensure timely invoicing and drawdowns from funding sources.
• Stay current on federal, state, and private grant regulations.
• Support month and year-end close and internal/external audits related to grants.
• Support the annual budget preparation process as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• BS in Accounting.
• Knowledge of GAAP non-profit accounting.
• 3+ years of experience in grant accounting or nonprofit financial management.
• Strong computer knowledge enabling usage of MS office, accounting, and billing software.
• Excellent Excel skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with strong verbal and written skills.
• Adhere to policies regarding confidentiality.