Job Title: Grant Accountant

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Grant Administrator to join our team. This position is pivotal in ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with grantor and institutional requirements. You will play a crucial role in financial review, data reconciliation, and assisting with audits, all while working within a supportive and knowledgeable team environment.

Responsibilities

Prepare journal entries and budget vouchers with appropriate backup documentation.Analyze data, reconcile general ledger accounts, and verify the accuracy of accounting classifications.Maintain organized files and records, both digital and physical, as required.Prepare periodic and special reports detailing the status or analysis of grant accounts.Submit work assignments to supervisors for review of accuracy and completeness.Address issues related to grants accounting and ensure compliance with grantor and institutional requirements.Attend trainings and meetings as needed to stay updated on processes and requirements.Assist the grants office and institutional research office with reviewing new grant applications and related budgets.Prepare for audits and respond to auditors' questions effectively.Ensure compliance with Federal, State, local, and private grants.

Essential Skills

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.3+ years of experience in Accounting, with a focus on reconciliation, month-end processes, project management, journal entries, and fund accounting.Familiarity with debits/credits, preparing and recording journal entries, expense reports, billing reimbursements, and financial reports for grants.Experience working within GAAP.Intermediate Excel skills are required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Non-profit accounting experience is preferred.Fund accounting experience is preferred.

Work Environment

This is a fully on-site position with standard working hours, offering a 37.5-hour work week. Employees benefit from generous PTO and holidays. Join a close-knit team dedicated to supporting each other and expanding their knowledge of grant accounting

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tampa, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.41 - $27.41/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tampa,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 20, 2026.

\n

\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

\n\n

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

\n

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

\n\n