Senior Accountant, Grants Accounting

Sheppard Pratt • Towson, MD

15h • $68,000 - $108,577

About The Position

This position involves managing a portfolio of grants and contracts, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with funding regulations. The role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, particularly in nonprofit fund accounting and federal grant requirements. The Senior Accountant will also support audit activities and conduct financial analyses.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive grants accounting experience required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit fund accounting principles.
• Knowledge of federal grant regulations, cost principles, and compliance requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial analysis.
• Experience with ERP, preferably Oracle

Nice To Haves

• Experience preferably in a nonprofit, healthcare, or research environment.
• Experience managing federal grants and Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) requirements strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of grants and contracts from award budgeting, post-award management, through closeout.
• Review and monitor grant expenditures for accuracy, allowability, allocability, and compliance with funding requirements.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual grant financial reports for funders and internal stakeholders.
• Reconcile grant activity to the general ledger and investigate variances or discrepancies.
• Track grant budgets, expenditures, and revenue recognition.
• Record grant-related journal entries and ensure proper account coding.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and private funding regulations.
• Support Single Audit, 440 Audits, and other external audit activities by preparing schedules and responding to auditor requests.
• Conduct budget-to-actual analyses and explain significant variances.
• Support HUD Accounting cash function.
• Other duties as maybe assigned.

Benefits

• A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions
• 403b retirement match
• Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous mileage reimbursement program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior