Grant Accountant

Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty•New York, NY

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

Met Council is seeking a detail-oriented, collaborative Grant Accountant to oversee an assigned portfolio of grants and contracts. The role ensures accurate financial reporting, compliance with funder requirements, and timely billing in a fast-paced environment. This is a hybrid position with three days on-site and two days remote; Tuesdays and Thursdays are mandatory in-office days at Met Council’s main office in the Financial District.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business.
At least 2–3 years of grant accounting experience.
Familiarity with Private Foundations and New York City and New York State funder requirements, including DFTA, DYCD, and OTDA.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, including VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and IF functions.
Critical-thinking skills and the ability to understand how budgets and contracts affect the agency.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with PASSPort and Grants Gateway.
Familiarity with OMB Uniform Guidance.

Responsibilities

Prepare financial reports and invoices for grants, ensuring timely and accurate submission to government funders and private foundations.
Ensure financial compliance with government and private foundation funding requirements.
Prepare journal entries and allocations as needed.
Respond to funder-related inquiries from Met Council stakeholders and various agencies.
Assist with funder desk audits.
Maintain accurate and updated financial records and files.
Assist the Director of Budgets and Grants Management with special financial reports and projections as needed.
Maintain a database of administrative contracts, including running queries and reports and entering data.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.