Grant Accountant

Brooklyn Community Services•Brooklyn - Downtown/Fulton Mall, NY

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Brooklyn Community Services (BCS), founded in 1866, empowers children and families to reach their full potential, strengthen families, and foster self-sufficiency in adults. The Grant Accountant supports the financial administration and management of government and privately funded grants and contracts in accordance with organizational policies, funder requirements, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and internal controls. The role supports grant billing, reconciliations, financial reporting, and contract monitoring, working collaboratively with program and finance staff to promote compliance and accurate financial reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum of 2–4 years of accounting experience.
Basic knowledge of GAAP and financial reconciliation processes.
Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
Strong Excel and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Nice To Haves

Accounting experience within nonprofit, government, or grant-funded environments.
Experience working with government contracts and grant billing processes.
Experience with Sage Intacct or similar accounting systems.
Experience working with New York City and New York State government contracts.
Experience supporting nonprofit audits and grant compliance activities.

Responsibilities

Prepare and submit invoices, claims, and financial reports to funders according to contract requirements and submission deadlines.
Prepare accounts receivable, revenue, advances, and grant reconciliation schedules for assigned contracts and programs.
Review monthly operating reports and identify variances between actual expenditures and approved budgets.
Monitor contract spending and coordinate with program staff regarding budget activity and spenddown.
Prepare journal entries and assist with general ledger account analysis and reconciliations.
Support month-end and year-end close activities related to grants and contracts.
Assist with internal and external audits by preparing supporting schedules and requested documentation.
Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation for assigned grants and contracts.
Ensure compliance with funder regulations, reporting requirements, and organizational financial procedures.
Identify billing discrepancies or financial issues and escalate concerns appropriately.
Maintain professional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Perform other related duties as assigned.