Staff Accountant

Green River Area Development District•Owensboro, KY

About The Position

Do you enjoy working with numbers, solving problems, and ensuring programs run smoothly? At GRADD, we’re looking for a Staff Accountant who will play a key role in keeping our grant and contract funding on track. This position is perfect for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and wants to contribute to programs that directly impact our communities. As a Staff Accountant, you won’t just be balancing spreadsheets—you’ll be ensuring that resources reach the programs and people who need them most. Your work helps us stretch every dollar further, maintain compliance, and deliver real impact across the region. The Green River Area Development District (GRADD) is a regional planning and development organization serving the communities of Daviess, Hancock, Henderson, McLean, Ohio, Union, and Webster counties in Kentucky. Our mission is to foster growth and enhance the quality of life through programs in community and economic development, transportation, workforce development, aging services, and more. At GRADD, we connect resources with needs to build stronger, more resilient communities. 👉 If you’re ready to use your financial skills to support meaningful community programs, we’d love to hear from you! GRADD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field.
Strong skills in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel knowledge.
Someone who thrives on organization, accuracy, and meeting deadlines.
A team player who can communicate clearly and work well with staff at all levels.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience managing grants or fiscal programs (preferred).

Responsibilities

Build and maintain an effective system to track grants and contracts, making sure everything complies with state, federal, and agency requirements.
Support all stages of the grant cycle after awards are made, including maintaining budgets, records, and making corrections when needed.
Prepare and share financial reports with funding sources and program staff.
Process payments to subcontractors and reconcile monthly financial activity.
Keep program staff informed about the financial health of their projects.
Identify opportunities for cost savings and improved efficiency.
Handle grant close-out functions and help prepare budgets for new projects and the annual fiscal year.
Serve as a trusted financial resource and point of contact for subrecipients, subcontractors, and project partners.