Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
We are looking for a Grant Accountant to support accurate financial management for sponsored funding and other revenue streams in Seattle, Washington. This position is ideal for an accounting specialist who can balance detailed transactional work with strong month-end ownership, ensuring grants, donations, and receivables are recorded and reported correctly. The role partners closely with internal teams to maintain compliance, produce reliable billing and reconciliations, and strengthen day-to-day accounting operations.
Responsibilities:
- Manage accounting activities for grants and contracts, including invoicing, account analysis, reconciliations, and support for funder reviews.
- Record and reconcile multiple revenue sources such as contributions, pledges, program-related billings, and other accounts receivable transactions.
- Lead the grant-related components of the monthly close by preparing accruals, posting deposits, and ensuring balances are complete and accurate within established deadlines.
- Prepare schedules and supporting documentation required for compliance reporting, including materials related to federal funding and pass-through awards.
- Coordinate with program leadership to monitor spending patterns, revenue recognition, and financial activity tied to awarded funding.
- Partner with philanthropy and pre-award teams to ensure new awards, donor activity, and billing requirements are reflected properly in the accounting records.
- Support external and funder audit requests by organizing documentation, responding to inquiries, and maintaining audit-ready records.
- Contribute to the improvement of accounting workflows and system usage as finance processes continue to be refined and standardized.
The salary range for this position is $92,000 to $95,000.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance 401k w/ employer contribution 3 weeks PTO 13 paid holidays (11 scheduled and 2 floating holidays/personal days)
- At least 3 years of direct accounting experience focused on grants and contracts rather than grant writing or program administration.
- Demonstrated background in grant billing, reconciliations, schedule preparation, and supporting funder or compliance audits.
- Experience handling revenue accounting and accounts receivable activities beyond grants, including donations, pledges, or customer/program invoicing.
- Working knowledge of Uniform Guidance and the accounting treatment of federally funded and pass-through awards.
- Proficiency with accounting or grants management platforms such as NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or comparable financial systems.
- Strong understanding of month-end close responsibilities, with the ability to manage deadlines and maintain accuracy in a high-volume environment.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, along with the ability to collaborate effectively across finance, development, and program teams.