Grant Accountant (432296-JC1)
Overview
 $40 - $43/hour New York -- New York  Contract
Grants Accountant
Location: Harlem, New York, NY 10029
Pay Rate: $40–$43/hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Duration: Ongoing temporary assignment (6+ months)
Work Arrangement: Fully onsite, 5 days per week
About the Opportunity
Our client, a well-established nonprofit organization supporting children and families through education and behavioral health services, is seeking a Grants Accountant to join its finance team.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly billing for multiple funding sources, including city and state agencies.
- Submit monthly government claims and ensure compliance with funding requirements and deadlines.
- Verify claims, supporting documentation, and financial records for accuracy.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and semiannual financial reports.
- Monitor grant expenditures and assist with budget-to-actual analyses.
- Support month-end close, reconciliations, and audit preparation.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external funding agencies to resolve billing and accounting issues.
- Maintain organized financial records and assist with general accounting functions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
- 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in nonprofit or grant-funded environments.
- Hands-on experience with PASSport and city/state government billing required.
- Strong Excel skills, including PivotTables and VLOOKUPs.
- Familiarity with Sage Intacct or other accounting systems preferred.
- Knowledge of grant accounting, claims processing, and financial reporting.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work onsite in Harlem, Monday through Friday.
Additional Details
- Benefits available through Ascendo Resources, subject to eligibility.
- Small, collaborative billing team of three.
- Interview process: One virtual interview, followed by an accounting assessment and background check/fingerprinting.
- Start date: ASAP.
For a faster response, please submit your resume to jcanabal@ascendo.com
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.
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