Grant Accountant
CFS
New York, NY
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Direct reporting to a proactive manager with strong team inclusion culture
- Role is central to billing and revenue for a respected nonprofit supporting city programs
- Be part of a finance team of 35+ within a 2,000-employee organization
- High visibility, with duties critical to city contract operations
The Perks of the Grant Accountant Role
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Hybrid: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Midtown Manhattan, in-office Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, remote Mondays and Fridays
- Immediate start available for qualified candidates
- Collaborative, mission-driven finance department with panel input and rapid feedback
Key Responsibilities of the Grant Accountant
- Handle billing processes tied to city contracts, working directly from the general ledger
- Manage data pulls from city system for monthly invoicing
- Liaise with internal teams to ensure accurate and timely revenue tracking for nonprofit programs
- Support audit preparation and documentation
- Manipulate and analyze large financial datasets using advanced Excel skills
Skills/Experience
- Minimum two years of experience in nonprofit finance with responsibility for city contract billing
- Hands-on experience with major nonprofit or city contract systems such as PASSPort or HHS Accelerator
- Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, SUMIFS, large data sets)
- Strong work ethic, motivation, and commitment to learning and team contribution
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MaxSalary: USD42
MinSalary: USD30
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.