Grant Accountant

Grant Accountant

Temporary to hire - Onsite in Fort Worth, TX

Salary target $55,000 per year

Benefits offered upon conversion to full time

About the Role

A mission driven public sector organization in Fort Worth is seeking a detail oriented Grant Accountant to support end to end grant accounting. This role is onsite and ideal for someone who enjoys working cross functionally to ensure compliance, accuracy, and timely reporting.

Location and Schedule

Onsite in the Hulen area of Fort Worth, TX

Monday through Friday with some flexibility

Business casual environment

What You Will Do

Manage day to day grant accounting including GL entries, reconciliations, and month end close for assigned awards

Track grant budgets, spending, and restricted funds to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements

Prepare drawdowns, invoices, and reimbursement requests with complete supporting documentation

Maintain audit ready records and assist with internal and external audits

Partner with program managers on budget vs actuals, forecasts, and allowable cost guidance

Assist with financial reports, schedules, and narratives required by funding agencies

Support process improvements and help optimize use of financial systems and Excel

Requirements

What You Bring

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Three years of professional experience in accounting or finance

Strong Excel skills including lookups, pivots, and reconciliations

Familiarity with governmental or grant accounting and advanced financial systems preferred

Master's degree with at least one year of experience may be considered in lieu of the above

Excellent attention to detail, communication, and collaboration skills

Why This Opportunity

Meaningful work supporting community programs

Stable organization with growth potential

Clear path from temporary to full time