Grant Accountant

Our growing nonprofit organization in Winston-Salem is seeking an experienced Grant Accountant to join our finance team. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the financial integrity and compliance of grant funded programs that directly support our mission and community impact.

If you enjoy working in a purpose-driven environment, attention to detail, and thrive in managing complex grant reporting requirements, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage grant budgets, expenditures, and funding allocations
• Prepare grant-related financial reports for federal, state, local, and private funding sources
• Ensure compliance with grant agreements, donor restrictions, and regulatory requirements
• Reconcile grant activity and maintain accurate supporting documentation
• Partner with program managers to review budgets, spending trends, and funding utilization
• Track restricted and unrestricted funding in accordance with nonprofit accounting standards
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for grant-funded programs
• Support annual audits and provide required documentation related to grants and funding sources
• Review reimbursement requests and prepare drawdowns as needed
• Maintain compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably within a nonprofit organization
• Experience managing grants, fund accounting, or government-funded programs
• Strong understanding of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Experience with accounting software and nonprofit financial systems preferred
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Pay Details: $24.00 to $27.00 per hour

Search managed by: Samantha Garman

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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