Senior Manager, Grants Accounting

Company: Creative Financial Staffing
Location: Washington
Posted on: July 7, 2025

Job Description:

Grants Accountant I am with an accounting search firm and I am working with a well-known organization in DC looking to fill a Grants Accountant role. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a mission-driven team known for its positive culture, strong leadership, and commitment to impact. The role offers room for long-term growth, excellent benefits, and a flexible hybrid work schedule. Salary: up to 80K base Why This Opportunity Stands Out: To work at a globally recognized organization There is unlimited room for growth Hybrid work schedule Great culture with a an extremely friendly team. Competitive benefits Key Responsibilities for the Grant Accountant: Maintain reporting schedules for grants, track receivables, and fund balances to support financial planning. Analyze budget versus actuals, investigate variances, provide justifications, and communicate with senior leadership and award managers. Manage billing schedules, analyze budget patterns, maintain cash flow schedules, and assist in expenditure forecasting. Prepare audit-related materials and respond to data requests. Align and reconcile grant revenue data between ERP and CRM systems. Handle month-end and quarter-end revenue close processes, including journal entries, bank account reconciliations, and general ledger reviews for restricted funding. Maintain reporting schedules for revenue types, accounts receivable, and reconciliations. Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including bank and balance sheet account reconciliations. Assist finance team with financial reporting packages. Research unidentified cash payments, provide weekly updates to management, and maintain detailed invoicing and aged receivables records for cash forecasting. Manage billing operations and collections to ensure accurate accounting and reporting across programs. Lead system enhancements to improve financial operations scalability and efficiency. Mentor team members to foster continuous professional growth. Participate in special projects such as acquisition integration and accounting system implementations. Set up grant files and financial records, support statutory account creation for grant reporting, reconcile funding and extension modifications, and prepare budget adjustments as needed. Prepare memos for grants and program officers regarding final reports and deliverables approval. Assist in training and providing technical assistance to award managers and grant administrative staff. Qualifications for the Grant Accountant: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional experience 2 years of relevant accounting experience Expertise in cash flow forecasting and analysis. Demonstration of advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookups, Match, filters, etc.). INJUL2025 ZRCFS INJUN2025 LI-LP6

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