Grant Accountant

We are looking for a Grant Accountant to support grant setup, administration, and reporting activities for a Contract position based in Baltimore, Maryland. This role focuses on managing grant-related processes, partnering with agencies to keep award activity on track, and responding to questions tied to grant operations. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in grant accounting or grants management and can work independently while helping reduce administrative workload during a critical audit-focused period.

Responsibilities:

• Establish new grant records and ensure information is entered accurately.
• Configure grant-related work and set up subawards to support proper tracking, allocation, and oversight of funding.
• Generate and review grant reports to monitor activity, identify issues, and communicate next steps to the appropriate agencies.
• Serve as a resource for grant questions by providing timely guidance to internal users and agency partners.
• Maintain grant award data and support day-to-day grant administration activities with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
• Evaluate reporting practices and recommend practical improvements that strengthen visibility into grant activity and performance.
• Hands-on experience in grant administration, grant accounting, or related financial processes.
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain grants and subaward records with strong attention to detail.
• Experience producing, interpreting, and validating reports related to grant activity and funding status.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with agencies and respond clearly to user questions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a deadline-driven Contract assignment.
• Knowledge of compliance-oriented financial recordkeeping and grant documentation best practices.