Senior Grant Accountant
Listed on 2026-02-02
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant, Tax Accountant, Financial Analyst -
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Tax Accountant, Financial Analyst
Senior Grant Accountant — NYC & State Grants
Location: New York, NY (On-site | Hybrid Flexibility)
Compensation: 90, + comprehensive benefits
About the Opportunity
Our client. one of NYC’s leading human service nonprofits—is seeking a Senior Grant Accountant with deep expertise in New York City and State–funded programs. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role reporting directly to the Director of Budgets. The organization is growing, stable, mission-driven, and ready to hire immediately.
Why This Role Matters
Key hire with direct access to executive leadership
Critical role for compliance across major NYC/State grants
Manage multimillion-dollar city/state-funded programs with minimal ramp-up
Strong compensation; employer is interviewing now and paying at or above market
Manage full-cycle accounting for New York City and State grants (OCFS, OTDA, SOFA, etc.)
Oversee grant reconciliations, budget monitoring, and compliance for multiple funded programs
Identify, allocate, and reclassify allowable vs. unallowable expenses in alignment with funder guidelines
Serve as a senior resource and mentor to a junior grant accountant
Ensure accurate financial reporting
5+ years of grant accounting or grant management experience with NYC/State-funded programs
Direct experience with at least one NY State agency (OCFS, OTDA, SOFA) and NYC’s Passport system
Strong working knowledge of MIP and/or Sage Intacct
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