Grant Accountant

Robert Half • Pittsburgh, PA • 2h ago

Description Great opportunity for a Grant Accountant for a local non-profit organization located in Pittsburgh, PA!

Summary: The Grant Accountant plays a key role in managing the financial aspects of sponsored programs funded by government agencies and industry partners. This position is responsible for building financial forecasts, analyzing grant activity, and providing clear financial insights to leadership. Working cross-functionally with Accounting, Grants Administration, and program teams, the Grant Accountant helps ensure grant funds are tracked accurately, reported timely, and administered in accordance with regulatory and organizational requirements.

Responsibilities:

Build and maintain financial outlooks, budget projections, and performance analyses for sponsored programs.

Compile and organize financial information from multiple systems to support reporting and planning efforts.

Coordinate with the Accounting team to review grant activity, support billing, and resolve discrepancies.

Track budget performance, identify spending patterns, and explain variances between actuals and projections.

Support near-term and long-range cost planning by evaluating historical and anticipated expenses.

Assist in preparing budgets and supporting documentation for grants, contracts, and subawards of varying complexity.

Contribute to the preparation of financial sections of progress reports, federal filings, and sponsor deliverables.

Review award documentation to confirm financial obligations, restrictions, and reporting requirements.

Help ensure sponsored funds are managed in alignment with GAAP, Uniform Guidance, NIH policies, and internal controls.

Monitor compliance standards and remain informed of evolving regulations impacting sponsored programs.

Proactively flag financial risks, compliance issues, or unusual trends to management.

Handle confidential information with discretion and carry out responsibilities with integrity and professionalism.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field.

Minimum progressively responsible related financial/accounting experience.

Proficient with Microsoft Excel (Formulas, formatting and spreadsheet manipulation)

This position is a hybrid role (2 days remote/3 days in office) and is 40 hours per week (normal business hours, Mon-Fri).

Candidates with a Bachelors Degree in Accounting/Finance and 1+ years of accounting/finance experience are encouraged to apply! Please apply on the Robert Half website or via the Robert Half app.

Thank you! Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Familiarity with grant funding policies, procedures, and compliance requirements is helpful but not required.

Proven ability to analyze budget line items for adherence to grant guidelines.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrated ability to manage priorities effectively and meet deadlines.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Sound judgment and attention to detail when interpreting data and addressing financial matters.

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