Grant Accountant

Robert Half • Saint Paul, MN • 7h ago

Description

We are looking for a skilled Grant Accountant to join a team on a long-term contract basis in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This role involves managing post-award grant accounting processes, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, and maintaining financial accuracy through detailed reporting and reconciliation. The ideal candidate will have exceptional analytical skills, a solid understanding of grant management, and proficiency in advanced Excel functions.

Responsibilities:

Manage post-award grant accounting tasks, including account reconciliation, salary reallocations, and the preparation of detailed financial reports.

Ensure compliance with grant terms, organizational policies, and reporting guidelines, addressing discrepancies and escalating issues as appropriate.

Reconcile accounts for grants of varying sizes, including high-volume small grants and larger research and development projects.

Utilize advanced Excel tools to conduct financial analyses and manage grant-related data efficiently.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including the Assistant Controller and Office of Research, to streamline grant accounting processes.

Prepare and present accurate financial reports, oversee budget reallocations, and provide insights into project funding status.

Effectively manage high volumes of grant accounting tasks while maintaining precision and proper documentation.

Support onboarding processes for new staff, ensuring smooth knowledge transfer and continuity in grant accounting operations.

Apply critical thinking to verify financial data accuracy and ensure compliance with organizational and grant-specific standards.

*Please note that all candidates are required to provide 2 recent supervisor or manager references in order to be considered for employment.

Please submit your resume and call Jordan Lynch at 651-293-3973 for review and consideration.

Requirements - Proficiency in accounting software systems, such as Abila MIP and Banner.

Advanced knowledge of Excel formulas and tools for data analysis and reporting.

Demonstrated experience in financial reporting, auditing, and grant accounting.

Familiarity with budget processes, account reconciliation, and capital management.

Strong ability to handle cash activity and reconciliations accurately.

Experience with ad hoc reporting and providing actionable financial insights.

Effective collaboration skills to work within cross-functional teams and support organizational objectives.

Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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