Senior/Staff Grant AccountantRobert Half

Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior/Staff Grant Accountant to join a mission-focused non-profit organization in Lawrenceville, NJ on a contract-to-permanent basis. This role blends hands-on accounting, grant financial oversight, and administrative support to help maintain accurate records, strengthen compliance, and support timely reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong nonprofit accounting knowledge, a careful eye for detail, and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to colleagues across the organization.

Responsibilities:

Oversee day-to-day accounting activity by processing payables and receivables and ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and on schedule.

Prepare journal entries, reconcile balance sheet accounts, and support monthly close activities to keep financial data complete and reliable.

Review revenue and expense activity for correct coding, supporting documentation, and alignment with restricted and unrestricted fund requirements.

Monitor grant and contract spending, track related income, and help ensure all financial activity remains compliant with funder terms and approved budgets.

Produce financial reports for leadership and board-level review, highlighting results, discrepancies, and items requiring follow-up.

Support annual audit preparation by organizing schedules, reconciliations, and documentation needed for external auditors and fieldwork coordination.

Prepare reimbursement requests and closeout financial reports for grants and contracts, maintaining files that are complete and audit-ready.

Partner with program and administrative staff on budget development, receivable follow-up, payroll support, benefits administration, and maintenance of vendor compliance records.

Requirements Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline; comparable relevant experience may also be considered.

At least 5 years of experience in accounting and financial reporting, preferably within a nonprofit or grant-funded environment.

Demonstrated background in grant management, fund administration, and financial compliance for government grants or contract-funded programs.

Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.

Ability to interpret financial and grant data accurately and explain findings clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Strong attention to detail, sound problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Proven ability to handle sensitive financial, employee, and organizational information with discretion and professionalism.

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