Grant Accountant in Manchester at Families in Transition

Are you a numbers wizard with a passion for compliance and impact? We’re looking for a sharp, detail-oriented Grant Accountant to own the full cycle of our grant billing, keep our financials airtight, and partner with funders and internal teams to drive efficiency.
If you thrive on precision—from managing the ledger to nailing grant audits—we want to hear from you!

• Own the Grant Lifecycle: Drive the entire grant billing process, from gathering info and preparing monthly draws to submitting invoices, tracking receivables, and reconciling payments to the general ledger.
• Keep the Books Balanced: Maintain general ledger accounts, record general journal entries, perform account reconciliations, and handle fixed asset and depreciation files.
• Drive Month-End & Year-End Closes: Focus on prepaids, accruals, and grant billings to ensure seamless closing processes.
• Support Payroll & AP: Review and import payroll entries, reconcile staff time and PTO, and act as a trusted backup for accounts payable and cash disbursements.
• Lead Audits & Budgets: Spearhead grant-related audits to ensure timely completion and assist leadership with the annual budgeting process.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Management, or related field
• Solid 5+ years' experience in grant accounting, billing, and the full grant lifecycle
• Strong expertise in general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, and month-end/year-end closes
• Familiarity with payroll reconciliation, fixed assets, and accounts payable processes
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong communication skills for working smoothly with funders and internal stakeholders

Why Work With Us?

• Make an Impact: Your financial stewardship directly supports the mission-driven work our organization does every day.
• Collaborative Culture: Partner with passionate leaders and cross-functional teams to streamline processes and build smarter systems.
• Growth & Stability: Play a critical role in our financial health, audits, and budgeting strategy.

What We Offer:

• Generous PTO policy
• 8 paid holidays plus 1 Floating Holiday
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employer-paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee-paid Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 403(B) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 30% employee discount at Outfitters Thrift Store

*Families in Transition is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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