Senior Grant Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Senior Grant Accountant to support grant-related financial operations for a long-term contract opportunity based in Saratoga, California. This position will play a key role in overseeing restricted fund accounting, preparing financial analysis, and ensuring grant activity is recorded accurately and in accordance with applicable guidelines. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with both internal stakeholders and external agencies.

Responsibilities:

• Manage financial transactions tied to grants and restricted programs, including the review and processing of budget updates, claims, expense reallocations, and fund adjustments.
• Establish and maintain appropriate program and funding codes for newly awarded grants and ensure accurate tracking throughout the funding lifecycle.
• Contribute to the preparation and refinement of grant budgets and support planning efforts for restricted and categorical funding sources.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and helping ensure the accuracy of the general ledger.
• Assist with audit readiness by gathering documentation, explaining financial activity, and helping address findings with practical corrective recommendations.
• Interpret grant regulations and funding requirements to help maintain compliance and guide financial decisions related to government and foundation grants.
• Prepare financial models, projections, and data analysis to support management reporting, planning, and decision-making.
• Partner with government agencies and other external contacts to resolve grant-related questions, clarify reporting matters, and coordinate required financial activities.
• Demonstrated experience in grant accounting, including oversight of government grants, foundation grants, and restricted funding.
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger activity, month-end close procedures, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience performing account reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records in a complex accounting environment.
• Ability to analyze financial and statistical information, develop projections, and translate results into clear business insights.
• Familiarity with grant compliance requirements and the ability to interpret funding regulations and apply them appropriately.
• Proven ability to support audits, prepare documentation, and help resolve discrepancies or reporting issues.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with management, colleagues, and external agency representatives.