Grant Accountant

Robert Half • La Conner, WA • 5d ago

Description We are looking for a Grant Accountant to support financial administration for externally funded programs in Washington. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who understands grant and fund accounting, can interpret award terms, and can keep records accurate, organized, and ready for audit review. The person in this role will work closely with internal teams to monitor spending, maintain budgets, and help ensure compliance throughout the full lifecycle of each funding agreement.

Responsibilities:

Establish and manage grant-related accounts for assigned funding agreements, ensuring records remain complete and current.

Maintain organized documentation and supporting files so financial activity is audit-ready at all times.

Review expenditures against award requirements to confirm costs are appropriate, properly allocated, and allowable under contract terms.

Prepare and post journal entries, corrections, and reclassifications to keep financial data accurate.

Enter and update budgets promptly, then monitor activity throughout the funding period to support effective financial oversight.

Process billings, drawdowns, receivables, and revenue adjustments in a timely manner for assigned grants.

Reconcile grant revenues and expenses during active award periods and as part of closeout activities.

Prepare required financial reports in accordance with sponsor guidelines, deadlines, and agreement conditions.

Partner with program staff and finance colleagues by providing accounting support during grant startup, ongoing administration, audit activity, and closeout.

Assist with compliance reviews, year-end reconciliations, and other finance-related duties as needed. Requirements - Associate degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field.

At least 2 years of accounting experience, including substantial exposure to grant or fund accounting.

Hands-on experience managing government grants, grant compliance, or fund administration activities.

Ability to read funding agreements and apply financial terms and conditions to day-to-day accounting decisions.

Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications.

High level of accuracy, strong organizational skills, and the ability to meet external reporting deadlines.

Experience with Abila MIP is preferred; familiarity with Microix, Laserfiche, or similar financial systems is a plus.

Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work well across teams.

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.

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