Staff/Grants Accountant - Government Contract Billing | New York, NY | Hybrid M-F 9am-5pm, 3 days on-site, 2 days remote | Compensation: $38/hr+ | Temp-to-Perm 

About the role

This Staff Accountant role sits within the Government Contract Billing department of a well-established non-profit organization operating nearly 4,500 units of permanent supportive housing across New York City. Added due to growth from newly awarded grants, this position joins a team of 8 and offers a direct path to permanent placement after 5–6 months. The role involves heavy reporting and is ideal for someone with hands-on DHS or HASA billing experience who thrives in a mission-driven environment.

What you'll actually do

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation and submission of assigned contract billings and related financial reports
• Assist in contract renewals and registrations; maintain proper documentation of all government contract materials
• Support the Director of Government Contracts and Controller during annual audits (CFR, SEFA, and funder audits)
• Assist in the preparation and submission of government contract annual budgets, budget modifications, advance requests, and new need requests
• Ensure contract cost allocations align with approved budgets and communicate variances with the Director of Government Contracts and Controller
• Prepare monthly financial reports and analysis for monthly leadership meetings
• Provide various financial analyses as needed
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all reporting requirements across funding agencies and contracts

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience
• 1+ years of government contract billing experience - DHS and/or HASA experience required
• Knowledge of government contract billing for Federal, State, and City agencies including DHS, DOHMH, HASA, HUD, and OMH
• Proficiency in pivot tables and VLOOKUPs (this role involves heavy Excel-based reporting)
• Experience with Passport software required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Teams)
• Detail-oriented and highly organized

Environment

This role is part of a stable, well-resourced non-profit with a long track record of impact in NYC's supportive housing space. The Government Contract Billing team of 8 operates with structured processes and clear reporting lines — you'll report directly to the Controller (NFP Operations) and collaborate closely with the Director of Government Contracts. The right candidate takes ownership of their billing portfolio, stays current on agency requirements, and brings precision to every submission.

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

Liz Santana