Grant Accountant

Grant Accountant

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Grant Accountant to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for performing journal entries, account reconciliations, preparing financial reports, and assembling expense and reimbursement packets. Prior grant accounting experience is not requiredthis is an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in grant management while contributing to a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities :

• Prepare accurate journal entries and budget vouchers, ensuring all supporting documentation is complete.
• Analyze financial data, reconcile general ledger accounts, and confirm proper accounting classifications.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical records in compliance with institutional requirements.
• Generate periodic and ad hoc reports detailing grant account status and financial analysis.
• Submit completed work for supervisory review to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Resolve grant-related accounting issues and uphold compliance with grantor and institutional guidelines.
• Participate in trainings and meetings to stay informed on policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with the grants office and institutional research team to review new grant applications and associated budgets.
• Assist with audit preparation and provide timely responses to auditor inquiries.
• Ensure adherence to all Federal, State, local, and private grant regulations.

Essential Skills :

Additional Skills & Qualifications :

Work Environment :

This is a fully on-site role with standard business hours. The position offers a 37.5-hour workweek, along with paid holidays and a generous PTO package. You'll be joining a close-knit team that values collaboration, support, and shared success.

Job Type & Location :

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tampa, FL.

Pay and Benefits :

The pay range for this position is $27.41 - $27.41 / hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :

Application Deadline :

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 30, 2025.

About Aston Carter :

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.