Staff Accountant II – (Grants/Contracts)

Make a Difference With Your Career

Help others. Make a difference. Save a life.

At our client's organization, your work matters every single day. Join a mission-driven team where your financial expertise directly supports programs that improve lives in the community.

Our client is seeking a Staff Accountant II to join our accounting department, specializing in grants and contract billing, reporting, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the financial subject matter expert for specialty grants, contracts, and billable projects.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and year-end financial reports.
• Review grants, contracts, and budgets to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Develop and maintain billing standards to ensure accurate and timely invoicing.
• Provide audit support by reviewing, organizing, and submitting required documentation.
• Assist the Senior Accountant with special program budgets and SEFA (Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards) reporting.
• Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts for month-end and year-end close.
• Monitor grantor compliance and maintain organized electronic files for audits and billing support.
• Cross-train with team members and provide back-up for grant cash posting functions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve billing or reporting issues promptly.
• Communicate professionally with auditors, vendors, and state/federal agencies.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of accounting experience requiring analytical and detail-oriented work.
• Experience with grants, contracts, or contractual billing strongly preferred.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and electronic voucher management systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify and resolve issues proactively.