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Grant Accountant

Vaco
$45.00 - $48.00 / hr
United States, New York, New York
May 22, 2025
Job Title: Grant Accountant (Temp to Perm) Location: Harlem, NY (On-site, 5 days/week) Pay Rate: $45-48/hour Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday Position Overview: A Harlem-based nonprofit organization is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Grant Accountant for a full-time, on-site role. This position will begin on a temporary basis with the intention of transitioning to permanent employment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing government and private grants, with a strong understanding of Department of Labor (DOL) funding and familiarity with Fund-EZ accounting software. In this role, the Grant Accountant will be responsible for financial oversight of a variety of contracts and grants, including federal, state, city, and private sources. Responsibilities include financial reporting, budget tracking, labor allocations, reconciliation, and maintaining compliance with grant guidelines. The position also involves supervising a junior accountant and working closely with internal teams and subrecipients. Key Responsibilities: Handle post-award financial functions, including monitoring budgets, analyzing expenses, preparing financial reports and invoices, and managing grant reconciliations and closeouts. Oversee labor and cost allocations to ensure accurate reporting for funders. Supervise and support an Accountant II, ensuring the accuracy of grant-related financial activities and adherence to guidelines. Review subrecipient reimbursement requests and evaluate compliance with funding regulations and agreements. Conduct desk and site audits for subrecipients, draft audit reports, and track corrective action implementation. Assist in developing grant budgets in coordination with program and fundraising teams. Submit financial reports and invoices to funders on schedule. Monitor financial transactions and resolve discrepancies. Ensure all grant activity complies with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, including those specific to DOL grants. Qualifications: Experience managing post-award functions for government and private grants in a nonprofit or similar environment. Familiarity with DOL grant guidelines and strong working knowledge of Fund-EZ software is preferred. Experience supervising accounting staff or overseeing team processes. Solid understanding of grant compliance, reporting, and audit procedures. Strong analytical and organizational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or equivalent credential is a plus). Additional Information: This is a fully on-site role based in Harlem, NY (remote or hybrid options are not available). The role is expected to transition from temporary to permanent, depending on performance and organizational needs. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. 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