Grants Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Robert Half is partnering with a mission-driven nonprofit organization to identify a Grants Accountant who wants their work to directly support meaningful community programs.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accountant who enjoys hands-on work, takes ownership of their responsibilities, and is interested in building experience in grant and nonprofit accounting within a growing, high-impact organization.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll manage a portfolio of grants and play a key role in maintaining accurate financial reporting and supporting program success.

Core responsibilities include:

• Preparing and posting journal entries related to grant activity
• Performing account reconciliations and ensuring timely general ledger accuracy
• Managing financial tracking and reporting for assigned grant programs
• Supporting monthly financial reporting , including fund-level income statements
• Assisting with budget vs. actual analysis and partnering with program leaders
• Maintaining grant documentation and supporting audit and compliance efforts
• Collaborating across accounting and operational teams

This role offers strong ownership with support from a collaborative, experienced team.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Work that directly supports community-based programs and services
• Exposure to complex, high-volume grant accounting (great for skill-building)
• Generous PTO offering (4+ weeks in year one)
• Stable organization experiencing continued growth
• Opportunity to learn and expand into grant accounting , even if you haven’t done it before

Who This Role Is Great For

This position is a strong fit for someone who:

• Takes pride in getting the details right
• Enjoys owning their work and following through
• Values purpose-driven work over a purely corporate environment
• Is eager to grow their accounting skill set , particularly in grants

If you’re looking for an opportunity where your accounting skills have a tangible impact — and where you can continue to grow in a supportive environment — we encourage you to apply or call our team today at (563) 359-3995!

What You Bring

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or related field with strong accounting coursework)
• Solid understanding of core accounting fundamentals (debits/credits, journal entries, reconciliations)
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Dependability and consistency in a deadline-driven environment

Preferred:

• Experience in nonprofit and/or grant accounting
• Exposure to fund accounting or multi-entity environments
• Experience with accounting systems