Grant Accountant
CFS
Bronx, NY
Grant Accountant
Why This Opportunity
- Join a mission-driven organization with a meaningful community impact
- High-visibility role working closely with program teams and leadership
- Opportunity to own the full grant lifecycle from tracking to reporting
- Collaborative culture with strong work-life balance
The Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented Grant Accountant to oversee the financial management of grants and funding sources. This role will be responsible for ensuring compliance, accurate reporting, and proper allocation of funds in alignment with donor and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full lifecycle of grants, including setup, tracking, and closeout
- Monitor restricted and unrestricted funds and ensure proper allocation
- Prepare and submit grant financial reports in accordance with funding requirements
- Work closely with program managers to track budgets and spending
- Perform account reconciliations and support month-end and year-end close
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting for grant-funded programs
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and private grant regulations
- Support audits and assist with documentation for external auditors
- Maintain detailed records of grant activity and funding sources
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably within a nonprofit
- Experience with grant accounting and fund accounting principles
- Strong understanding of compliance and reporting requirements
- Experience with accounting systems (MIP, Sage Intacct, or similar preferred)
- Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple grants and deadlines simultaneously
Nice to Have
- Experience with federal or state grant funding (e.g., Uniform Guidance compliance)
- Exposure to audit preparation and Form 990 support
- Strong communication skills working cross-functionally with non-finance teams
MaxSalary: USD95000
MinSalary: USD80000
About the Company
CFS
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.