Grants Accountant

Organization Overview

Family Centers is a private, nonprofit organization providing health, education, and human services to children, adults, and families throughout Fairfield County. Our team of more than 300 professionals and over 500 trained volunteers collaborate to deliver a wide range of responsive and innovative programs. Through our comprehensive network of services, more than 26,000 children, adults, families, and communities each year receive the care, encouragement, and resources they need to realize their potential.

The Grants Accountant is responsible for managing the financial aspects of grants and contracts, including budgeting, reporting, compliance, and reconciliation. This role ensures that all grant‑related financial activities align with organizational policies and funding agency requirements. The ideal Grants Accountant has strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a strong understanding of budgeting and financial analysis, particularly within the non‑profit sector.

• Monitor and track grant revenues and receipts to ensure all amounts the agency is entitled to are collected.
• Monitor and track grant expenditures to ensure compliance with funding guidelines.
• Prepare and submit timely financial reports to funding.
• Work with a variety of funding source portals for uploading documentation.
• Assist with grant budget development and modifications.
• Collaborate with program managers to review spending and forecast needs.
• Reconcile grant accounts and ensure accurate allocation of expenses.
• Maintain documentation for audits and reporting requirements.
• Ensure timely invoicing and drawdowns from funding sources.
• Stay current on federal, state, and private grant regulations.
• Support month and year‑end close and internal/external audits related to grants.
• Support the annual budget preparation process as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• BS in Accounting.
• Knowledge of GAAP non‑profit accounting.
• 3+ years of experience in grant accounting or nonprofit financial management.
• Strong computer knowledge enabling usage of MS Office, accounting, and billing software.
• Excellent Excel skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with strong verbal and written skills.
• Adhere to policies regarding confidentiality.

Salary commensurate with experience. A suite of benefits including generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, tax‑free spending accounts, disability, life and AD&D insurance. Additional benefits include an employee assistance plan, pet insurance, critical accident and illness wellness services, tuition assistance, and retirement savings. The opportunity to work for an employer consistently rated one of the Top Workplaces in Western Connecticut by Hearst Connecticut Media and a perfect 100 Encompass rating by Charity Navigator 10.

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Family Centers is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees as indicated in applicable federal and/or state laws.