Senior Grant Accountant

Job Title: Senior Grant Accountant Job Description The Senior Grant Accountant is responsible for overseeing the financial management, compliance, reporting, and accounting of federal, state, local, and private grant programs. This role ensures grant expenditures are properly recorded, monitored, and reported in accordance with grant agreements, Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), GAAP, and organizational policies. The Senior Grant Accountant serves as a key resource for grant stakeholders and leadership, providing analysis, compliance oversight, and financial guidance throughout the grant lifecycle. Responsibilities

- Manage the accounting, financial reporting, and compliance requirements for a portfolio of federal, state, local, and private grants.
- Prepare and submit required grant financial reports, reimbursement requests, invoices, and budget-to-actual analyses in a timely and accurate manner.
- Monitor grant expenditures to ensure compliance with grant agreements, funding restrictions, cost principles, and regulatory requirements.
- Review and reconcile grant-related accounts, including receivables, deferred revenue, expenditures, and restricted funds.
- Collaborate with program managers and department leaders to monitor grant budgets, spending activity, and funding availability.
- Support grant proposal and budget development by providing financial data, historical analysis, and costing guidance.
- Ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), grantor requirements, and internal financial policies and procedures.
- Prepare schedules, supporting documentation, and reconciliations for annual financial statement audits, Single Audits, and grant-specific audits.
- Research and interpret grant regulations and accounting guidance, providing recommendations on complex grant and compliance matters.
- Track grant award modifications, amendments, renewals, and closeouts to ensure accurate accounting and reporting.
- Review grant activity for allowability, allocability, and reasonableness of costs incurred.
- Assist with developing and improving grant accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting procedures.

Essential Skills

- 5+ years of accounting experience, including at least 3 years of grant accounting experience.
- Strong understanding of grant accounting principles, fund accounting, and restricted funding requirements.
- Experience managing federal, state, local, or nonprofit grants.
- Knowledge of Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) and grant compliance requirements.
- Experience preparing grant reimbursement requests, financial reports, and budget-to-actual analyses.
- Strong account reconciliation and general ledger experience.
- Experience supporting external audits, Single Audits, and grant compliance reviews.
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial analysis functions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple grants, deadlines, and reporting requirements simultaneously.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with program leaders, finance teams, and external funding agencies.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- CPA, CGFM (Certified Government Financial Manager), or other relevant accounting certification preferred.
- Experience within nonprofit, healthcare, higher education, government, or grant-funded organizations strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with fund accounting systems and ERP platforms.
- Experience supporting Single Audits and preparing SEFA schedules.
- Knowledge of indirect cost allocations, cost reimbursement grants, and restricted fund reporting.
- Experience developing grant budgets, forecasts, and financial projections.
- Ability to interpret and communicate complex grant regulations and compliance requirements.
- Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or related field is a plus.

Work Environment This position operates in a hybrid work environment, with three days in the office and two days working from home each week. The role is based in a downtown Jacksonville location on the Southbank, within a large employer that offers excellent compensation and long-term growth opportunities. The work setting is professional and collaborative, with a focus on high-quality financial reporting, adherence to GAAP, and support for complex accounting and audit activities. Standard office technology and tools, including advanced use of Excel, are used regularly to perform financial analysis, reporting, and month-end close responsibilities.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jacksonville, FL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $41.00 - $44.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jacksonville, FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Jacksonville,FL.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.