Robert Half is partnered with an organization looking for a Senior Grant Accountant to join their team. The Grant Accountant is responsible for the financial administration, compliance, and reporting of sponsored programs. This position ensures that externally funded grants and contracts are managed in accordance with federal, state, private sponsor regulations, and policies. The Grant Accountant serves as a financial liaison between principal investigators (PIs), departments, and funding agencies to support effective stewardship of grant funds.
Key Responsibilities
• Grant Financial Management
• Compliance & Regulatory Oversight
• Financial Reporting
• Post-Award Support
• Collaboration & Training
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in grant accounting, fund accounting, or sponsored program administration
• Knowledge of federal grant regulations and financial compliance standards.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and reconciliation skills.
• Proficiency with financial systems and Microsoft Excel.