Grant Accountant

United Way for Greater Austin•Austin, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

United Way for Greater Austin brings the community together to break economic barriers and build opportunity for all, focusing on increasing high-quality early care and education and access to pivotal resources to address financial barriers in Central Texas. The organization leverages data, community alliances, services, and public engagement to transform Central Texas, responding to urgent needs with lasting, impactful solutions. The Grant Accountant is a strong team player passionate about United Way’s business, accounting, and planning processes, ensuring grant compliance for United Way and funded subcontractors on federal, state, city, and private grants. This includes managing grant reporting deadlines, preparing budgets, monitoring budget and spending status, and ensuring monitoring and financial reporting requirements are met. The role supports the development of effective systems for submitting and monitoring funding and reimbursement requests and works directly with grant program managers on grant-related issues. This position reports to the Finance Grants Manager and the Controller.

Requirements

Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field or four or more years experience as a grant accountant.
2 - 3 years of professional experience in non-profit accounting is required.
Minimum of one year experience with fiscal monitoring of grant contracts, preferably with state or federal grants or contracts.
Knowledge of GAAP and Governmental Accounting Standards.
Knowledge of Texas state and federal grant regulations, including Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
An ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, solve problems, and bring a high level of initiative and self-direction to work.
An ability to maintain regular and effective communication with colleagues and funders.
Demonstrated experience with budget preparation, analysis, and financial reporting.
Willingness to function as an internal “service provider” to other staff.
Excellent electronic spreadsheet and word processing skills in a Windows/Microsoft environment.
An ability to work and meet deadlines in a cross-functional, fast-paced work environment.

Responsibilities

Ensure grant compliance for United Way and funded subcontractors across federal, state, city, and private grants.
Manage grant reporting deadlines and prepare accurate financial reports for grantors and internal stakeholders.
Develop and monitor grant budgets, tracking spending status and identifying variances.
Maintain systems for submitting and monitoring funding and reimbursement requests to grantors and subcontractors.
Record and reconcile grant-related transactions in accounting systems to ensure accuracy and audit readiness.
Work directly with grant program managers to resolve issues related to grant budgets, spending, and compliance.
Support the Finance Grants Manager and Controller with financial reporting and audit preparation.
Contribute to the improvement of grant accounting processes and documentation.