Job Title: Senior Grants Accountant
Industry: Nonprofit
Location: New York, NY (Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Schedule:

• Mon–Thurs: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM (30-min break)

• Fri: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM

Overview:
A leading nonprofit organization seeks a detail-oriented Senior Grants Accountant with 5+ years of experience in grants accounting and reporting. This role supports the full grant lifecycle, ensures compliance with government and private funders, and works closely with Finance and Program teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of grants, reviewing and preparing financial reports, invoices, and journal entries.

• Ensure compliance with OMB Uniform Guidance, including Single Audits.

• Collaborate across departments on contract registration, reporting requirements, and allocations.

• Support annual budget preparation, revenue/expense analysis, and external audits.

• Work with Excel (vlookups, pivot tables) and grant portals (e.g., PASSPort).

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• 5+ years in grant accounting (NYS/NYC funding agencies preferred).

• Strong Excel skills and experience with government contracts.

• Knowledge of MIP Abila or Sage Intacct a plus.

• Team-oriented, proactive, and self-motivated.

Team Size: 3-person Accounting Team
Software: MIP Abila (transitioning to Sage Intacct)

Benefits (Permanent Hire):

• 12 vacation days, 12 sick days

• Generous holiday schedule (federal & Jewish holidays)

• Medical/Dental/Vision (multiple plans)

• 403(b) Retirement Plan

Interview Process:

• Application review

• Panel interview with leadership

• Background check

• Target start date: late June to early July

Note: Ideal for candidates who thrive in fast-paced, mission-driven environments and have experience with complex, government-funded grant programs.

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

David Hwang