Grant Accountant

Title
Grant Accountant

Salary
$75,000 – $85,000 + strong benefits package
Location:
Manhattan

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
This is your chance to use your accounting skills to make a real, measurable impact on communities in need. You won’t just be working with numbers—you’ll be directly supporting programs that provide housing, food access, and critical social services to hundreds of thousands of individuals each year.

This organization is one of the largest and most respected human services nonprofits in its space, known for stability, mission-driven leadership, and long-tenured employees who truly believe in the work they do.

What makes this role especially attractive:

• Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote with consistency and structure
• Generous PTO package and paid holidays
• Strong retirement plan with employer contribution
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Opportunity to work closely with leadership and gain exposure to high-level funding strategy
• Mission-driven, family culture environment where your work is valued and visible
• Stability and growth within a large, well-established nonprofit organization

If you're someone who wants your work to matter beyond the spreadsheet, this role delivers both purpose and career growth.
Key Responsibilities of Grant Accountant:

• Manage a portfolio of grants and contracts, ensuring accurate financial reporting and billing
• Prepare and submit invoices and financial reports to government agencies and private funders
• Monitor compliance with funding requirements and support audit readiness
• Collaborate cross-functionally to respond to funding inquiries and support program teams
• Assist with financial projections, reporting, and database management for contracts

Qualifications of Grant Accountant:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business
• 2–3 years of grant accounting experience with exposure to government or foundation funding
• Experience with New York City and New York State funder requirements (DFTA, DYCD, OTDA, etc)
• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, IF functions) and ability to analyze financial data