Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Project Accountant
Reports To: Accounting Manager - Project Accounting
FLSA Status: Exempt
Pay Range: $95,000 - $105,000 Annually

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review funder billings to ensure accuracy and compliance with grant agreements and Uniform Guidance requirements.

• Monitor grant expenditures and project cash flow to ensure compliance with funding restrictions and organizational policies.

• Collaborate with Program Managers to analyze financial performance and conduct detailed budget-to-actual analysis for grants and projects.

• Review and approve multi-funded transactions across restricted and unrestricted funding sources and recommend appropriate accounting treatment.

• Prepare and review journal entries related to grant reallocations, reconciliations, and funding adjustments.

• Analyze financial activity and ensure proper allocation of costs across multiple funding sources.

• Generate and review financial reports for internal leadership and external funders.

• Assist with preparation of documentation for annual financial audits, grant audits, and compliance reviews.

• Provide guidance and training to program staff on grant financial management and compliance requirements.

• Identify opportunities to improve grant accounting processes and financial reporting workflows.

• Maintain strong working relationships with program teams, funders, and internal finance staff.

• Participate in ad-hoc analyses, special projects, and process improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.

• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in nonprofit or grant-funded environments.

• Significant experience with fund accounting and multi-source grant funding.

• Experience with enterprise accounting systems; Workday Financial Management preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with CRM systems such as Salesforce.

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced analytical and financial problem-solving skills.

• Strong communication and business partnering abilities.

• Ability to interpret complex funding requirements and translate them into operational guidance.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple funding streams and reporting deadlines.

• High integrity and professional judgment.

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Above is the pay range for this position that we reasonably expect to pay. Individual compensation is based on various factors including experience/education, skillset, and geographic location.