Grant Accountant

Location: Baltimore
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Grant Accountant in Baltimore, MD About the Company and Grant Accountant Opportunity: Our repeat client is a non profit in Baltimore City who serves members of the community suffering from hunger, homelessness, and poverty. Due to growth, they are looking to hire a Grant Accountant on a long term contractual basis to work in their Baltimore office. Reports to the Controller, who was placed by CFS Position is 100% in office in Baltimore City There is free street parking around the office in Baltimore City Hours typically are 9am-5pm Monday-Friday Job Duties of the Grant Accountant: Grants Management Prepare all documents and submissions to government entities to ensure timely, accurate monthly grant invoicing, and optimizing grant reimbursement. Obtain contract expenditure reports from funders at the beginning of each grant period, ensuring timely grant reporting. Prepare and regularly produce grant spend down analysis reports and accounts receivable aging reports. Provide initial analysis for supervisor and Senior Management review. Collaborate with HR on salary allocations, for staff working on grants, to ensure proper grant billing. Maintain records on Security Deposits, Rent payments from clients, and reimbursements from HABC for Permanent Supportive Housing programs. Maintain a complete and organized file system for grant documentation including agreements, payments, and financial reports. Research, develop and prepare financial information and budgets for grant proposals, collaborating with Grant Development Staff. Accounts Receivable Management Process and manage grants A/R, updating tracking in real time Monitor outstanding receivables on a weekly basis and produce A/R reports Identify overdue A/R of 60 days and follow up with funder via direct communication by email and phone to resolve issues and collect payments. General Ledger Maintenance Responsible for preparing all Journal Entries related to Grants or Accounts receivable. Prepare grant analysis as needed to determine funding gaps, opportunities, and spend down rates. Prepares budget adjustments, changes in allocations, and grant budget amendments. Review all internal and external grants documentation to ensure all regulations and procedures are being followed. Qualifications for the Grant Accountant: Bachelor's degree and 1 years' accounting experience OR Associates degree and 3 years' experience- preferably in non-profit/grant accounting Strong Excel knowledge (pivots, VLOOKUP's, etc.) Experience using Blackbaud Financial Edge a plus, but not required Tech savvy- someone who is comfortable with working completely paperless Must be able to pass a background check

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