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Sr. Grants Accountant

Sr. Grants Accountant

Arizona StaffingTucson, AZ, US
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Grants Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Senior Grants Accountant to manage and oversee grant-related financial processes in compliance with organizational and funding requirements. This role is based in Tucson, Arizona, and involves preparing detailed financial reports, ensuring accurate grants billing, and maintaining audit-ready documentation. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support successful grant management and reporting.

Responsibilities :

  • Manage the grant billing and reimbursement processes, ensuring all transactions comply with funding agreements and organizational policies.
  • Prepare comprehensive financial reports and invoices, including budget-to-actual comparisons and variance analyses.
  • Monitor and track grant expenditures and allocations to ensure adherence to restricted funding guidelines and cost principles.
  • Partner with program and development teams to reconcile grant budgets, address discrepancies, and fulfill reporting obligations.
  • Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation for all grant transactions, billing schedules, and compliance requirements.
  • Assist in external audits and compliance reviews by providing reconciliations, detailed schedules, and supporting documents.
  • Oversee month-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations.
  • Conduct bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies promptly.
  • Support the general ledger maintenance by reviewing and analyzing accounts regularly.

Requirements :

  • Proven experience with month-end close processes, including journal entry preparation and account reconciliations.
  • Strong knowledge of general ledger functions and grant accounting principles.
  • Proficiency in preparing financial reports and conducting variance analysis.
  • Experience managing grant billing and ensuring compliance with funding agreements.
  • Familiarity with bank reconciliation processes and resolving discrepancies.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to maintain audit-ready documentation.
  • Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Proficiency in financial software and tools to support accounting tasks.
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