Grant Accountant

Robert Half • Bellingham, WA • 3d ago

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Grant Accountant to support grant-related financial operations for a Long-term Contract position based in Bellingham, Washington. This role is ideal for someone with solid experience overseeing federal and state grant activity, monitoring deadlines, and evaluating budgets for accuracy and compliance. The position offers an opportunity to contribute hands-on financial expertise while helping ensure grant funds are managed effectively and reported properly.

Responsibilities:

Oversee the financial administration of federal and state grants, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and align with applicable funding requirements.

Track grant schedules and key deadlines to support timely reporting, renewals, and overall program compliance.

Examine grant budgets and spending activity to identify variances, maintain financial control, and support informed decision-making.

Prepare and maintain detailed grant-related financial records, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for internal and external review.

Collaborate with program teams and finance stakeholders to clarify funding rules, monitor allowable costs, and resolve accounting questions.

Use AccuFund and Microsoft Excel to manage grant data, produce financial reports, and analyze account activity.

Assist with fund administration processes, including allocation tracking, expense monitoring, and audit-ready documentation preparation. Requirements - At least 3 years of accounting experience with direct involvement in grant-related financial management.

Practical knowledge of federal and state grant regulations, compliance standards, and funding oversight.

Experience reviewing budgets, tracking expenditures, and maintaining accurate grant financial records.

Proficiency in fund administration and grant management within an accounting or finance environment.

Working knowledge of AccuFund and strong Microsoft Excel skills for reporting and analysis.

Ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain organization across several grants or funding sources.

Strong attention to detail and clear communication skills for working with finance teams and program stakeholders.

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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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company's 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources.

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