Grants Accountant

Third Way•Washington, DC

13d•$65,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Third Way is a national think tank and advocacy organization that champions moderate policy and political ideas. Since our founding in 2005, we have served as a critical bulwark against political extremism by advancing values-driven, reform-oriented solutions on the defining issues of our time. Our work is grounded in the mainstream American values of opportunity, freedom, security, and democratic capitalism, and we advocate for the vital center across seven major areas: climate and energy, economy, education, health care, national security, politics, and social policy. The Grants Accountant is responsible for managing financial aspects of grants received by the organization. This includes tracking grant expenditures, preparing financial reports, ensuring compliance with funding requirements, supporting audits, and working closely with program and development staff. The ideal candidate has a strong background in nonprofit accounting, grants management, and general ledger/financial reporting.

Requirements

Have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting
Have 2–4 years of accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit or grants-related role
Have strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards
Have experience with grant compliance and reporting requirements
Have proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Have an excellent attention to detail, organizational, and analytical skills

Nice To Haves

Have experience with Sage Intacct
Have experience with bill.com (accounts payable platform) and bill spend and expense (credit card platform).

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate financial records for grants
Monitor and track grant expenditures to ensure compliance with donor requirements and grant budgets
Prepare and submit timely and accurate financial reports to donors and program staff
Work closely with program staff to develop grant budgets and monitor budget-to-actual performance
Assist with grant proposal development by providing financial information (such as pro-forma budgets) and budget narratives
Support external audits by providing requested documentation and analysis
Reconcile grant-related accounts and prepare journal entries as needed
Maintain grant files, including contracts, budgets, amendments, and correspondence
Collaborate with the development and program teams to ensure smooth communication and reporting of grant-related matters
Support the Senior Grants Accountant where needed
Cross train with Senior Staff Accountant to become proficient with other accounting processes such as accounts payable and accounts receivable to help manage finance team workload