Grant Accountant

Grant Accountant
Location: Southfield, MI
Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite
Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000

About the Organization
CFS has partnered with a mission-driven, multi-site nonprofit organization supporting grant-funded programs across Southeast Michigan. This role plays a key part in ensuring strong financial stewardship, compliance, and accurate reporting in support of community-focused initiatives.

The Grant Accountant oversees the financial management, reporting, and compliance of multiple grant-funded programs. This position is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and supervising grant-related accounting activities while partnering closely with program leaders and finance management.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain grant calendars and ensure timely submission of financial reports and deliverables

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including forecasts and variance analysis

• Develop and monitor grant budgets and ensure compliance with funding requirements

• Manage month-end and year-end close processes for grant-funded accounts

• Review reconciliations, approve journal entries, and oversee cash accounts

• Provide financial guidance to department leaders and program staff

• Support audits and assist with organization-wide financial reporting and consolidations

• Supervise and support accounting staff and grant compliance activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

• 5+ years of full-cycle accounting experience, including budgeting, reporting, and financial analysis

• 4+ years of supervisory or management experience

• Experience with grant-funded or nonprofit accounting strongly preferred

• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office 365

• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple deadlines

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments
  
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