Finance and Grants Accountant
Job Description
The Finance and Grants Accountant is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing financial operations, grants administration, and budgetary planning. This role ensures the organization maintains fiscal integrity and compliance across multiple funding sources while supporting strategic initiatives and providing high-quality service to internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Act as the primary financial liaison for project teams, offering analysis, guidance, and support.
Maintain regular communication with grant funders, ensuring responsive and professional fiscal management.
Assist in the development of funding proposals, including budget creation and documentation.
Ensure thorough documentation of awarded grants.
Collaborate with project leads to manage deliverables, monitor expenditures, and ensure compliance with grant terms.
Prepare all grant-related reporting and maintain the billing and budget review schedule.
Lead budget development, forecasting, and expense analysis.
Review cost allocation plans and salary distributions to ensure accurate grant charging.
Generate and distribute monthly financial reports, addressing any discrepancies or concerns.
Monitor fund balances and cash flow, keeping relevant teams informed.
Supervise finance staff to ensure timely and accurate processing of financial transactions.
Coordinate with external auditors to support timely audit completion.
Manage and oversee accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, general ledger, and month-end/year-end processes.
Prepare and present financial reports (monthly, quarterly, annual) for management and stakeholders.
Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal tax laws and financial regulations.
Coordinate budgeting and forecasting processes and monitor organizational spending.
Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities; provide recommendations to improve profitability.
Supervise, train, and mentor accounting staff, ensuring timely and accurate work.
Coordinate internal and external audits and maintain accurate financial records.
Implement internal controls to safeguard financial data and ensure data security.
Essential Skills
Grant Management: Needs experience with grant funding proposals, including documentation and proposal review.
Non-Profit GAAP: At least 5 years of non-profit grant experience, including key accounting functions and financial review of payroll.
Budgets: Experience in budget creation and expense analysis.
Education: Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or nonprofit financial management is highly preferred.
Proficiency in accounting platforms such as QuickBooks and Paylocity.
Strong budgeting and forecasting capabilities.
Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
Familiarity with GAAP and cost accounting principles.
Ability to interpret financial data and produce comprehensive reports.
Discretion in handling sensitive information.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Minimum five years of experience in nonprofit finance and grant administration.
Proficiency in federal grant accounting and nonprofit fund management.
Demonstrated ability to provide high-level service across multiple teams.
Knowledge of funding sources and grant regulations at the local, state, and federal levels.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Bill.com.
Self-motivated with problem-solving skills and a commitment to continuous learning.
Comfortable working in a diverse, mission-driven nonprofit environment.
Work Environment
The position is based in an office setting in New London, CT. The role is full-time, Monday through Friday, with the flexibility for a hybrid schedule after the initial six months.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New London, CT.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.87 - $45.67/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in New London,CT.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 16, 2025.
About Aston Carter:
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.
