Grant Accountant Jobs
Grant Accountant jobs are open across nonprofits, universities, government agencies, and healthcare organizations, at every level from entry-level to senior and manager, with specializations in federal grants, foundation awards, and cost allocation compliance. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Accountant Grant
Job Description
Responsible for carrying out general accounting duties timely and accurately. Serves as the primary point of contact for external grant funders on all financial issues.
Qualifications
Work requires the knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or closely related field and two to three years of previous work related experience preferably in federal and state grants. Proficiency with Microsoft Office preferred. Requires strong analytical skills with the ability to exercise sound judgment, attention to detail and problem resolution. Must possess strong customer service, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Job Info
- Job Identification 20261827
- Job Category Finance
- Posting Date 11/09/2026, 08:51 PM
- Job Schedule Full time
- Job Shift Day Locations St. Joseph's University Medical Center
- Hourly Salary Range 29.69 - 46.02
Accountant Grant
Job Description
Responsible for carrying out general accounting duties timely and accurately. Serves as the primary point of contact for external grant funders on all financial issues.
Qualifications
Work requires the knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or closely related field and two to three years of previous work related experience preferably in federal and state grants. Proficiency with Microsoft Office preferred. Requires strong analytical skills with the ability to exercise sound judgment, attention to detail and problem resolution. Must possess strong customer service, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Job Info
- Job Identification 20261827
- Job Category Finance
- Posting Date 11/09/2026, 08:51 PM
- Job Schedule Full time
- Job Shift Day Locations St. Joseph's University Medical Center
- Hourly Salary Range 29.69 - 46.02
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in grant accountant jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field
- Experience with federal grant regulations including OMB Uniform Guidance 2 CFR Part 200
- Proficiency in fund accounting software such as Sage Intacct or Blackbaud Financial Edge
- Ability to prepare and review financial reports and Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards
- CPA license or active progress toward CPA designation
- Experience with grant closeout procedures, budget modifications, and subrecipient monitoring
Tips for Your Grant Accountant Job Search
Tailor your resume for grant compliance
Highlight direct experience with specific grant types, such as federal, state, or foundation awards. Hiring managers scan for familiarity with OMB Uniform Guidance, indirect cost rates, and subrecipient monitoring, so name those concepts explicitly rather than burying them in generic accounting language.
List your accounting software by name
Grant accountant postings frequently require proficiency in systems like Sage Intacct, Blackbaud Financial Edge, or Workday. Name every grants-management or fund accounting platform you've used, including any government payment portals like Payment Management System or G5, so your resume passes ATS filters.
Target postings that match your grant portfolio
Federal grant accounting and private foundation accounting follow different rules and reporting cycles. Filter openings by the grant types you know best so you're not competing against candidates with deeper experience in an unfamiliar funding environment.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists grant accountant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for technical compliance interview questions
Interviewers for grant accountant roles routinely ask how you've handled audit findings, reconciled grant expenditures, or prepared Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards. Walk through a real example with specifics on the grant type, the issue, and how you resolved it.
Negotiate using total compensation context
Many grant accountant roles are at nonprofits or public institutions with defined pay bands. Ask about professional development budgets, remote flexibility, and retirement contribution matches during negotiation, since those benefits often have more room to move than the base salary itself.
Grant Accountant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most grant accountants?
The most active employers for grant accountants right now are United Way, St. Joseph's Health, and ghj, and the most openings are in New York, Texas, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Nonprofits, research universities, and public health agencies tend to post the most consistently year-round.
How many grant accountant jobs are remote?
About 52% of grant accountant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote availability concentrated most heavily in post-award reporting, budget reconciliation, and compliance monitoring roles rather than positions that require close coordination with on-site program staff or auditors.
How do you become a grant accountant?
Start with a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, then build direct experience in fund accounting or nonprofit financial reporting. Learn the OMB Uniform Guidance framework, which governs federal grant compliance, and gain hands-on exposure to grant lifecycle tasks like budget setup, drawdowns, and closeout reporting. Many grant accountants move into the role from general nonprofit accounting or audit positions.
Can you get a grant accountant job with little experience?
Entry-level grant accountant roles do exist, particularly at larger nonprofits and universities with high grant volume. Emphasize any coursework in governmental or fund accounting, internship experience with nonprofit financials, and familiarity with federal award systems. Volunteering to assist with grant reporting at a local organization can also fill gaps that a purely academic background leaves open.
What does the grant accountant interview process look like?
Most grant accountant interviews include a screening call focused on your accounting background, followed by one or two rounds covering technical compliance knowledge and behavioral questions. Expect to walk through how you've handled specific grant scenarios, such as an audit finding or a budget modification request. Some employers add a practical exercise involving a sample budget or financial report.
Where can I find and apply to grant accountant jobs?
You can find and apply to grant accountant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your grant type experience and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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