Grants Accountant

Robert Half Grants Accountant Rock Island, IL Apply Description Robert Half is partnering with a mission-driven nonprofit organization to identify a Grants Accountant who wants their work to directly support meaningful community programs. This is an excellent opportunity for an accountant who enjoys hands-on work, takes ownership of their responsibilities, and is interested in building experience in grant and nonprofit accounting within a growing, high-impact organization. What You'll Be Doing You'll manage a portfolio of grants and play a key role in maintaining accurate financial reporting and supporting program success.

Core responsibilities include:

Preparing and posting journal entries related to grant activity Performing account reconciliations and ensuring timely general ledger accuracy Managing financial tracking and reporting for assigned grant programs Supporting monthly financial reporting, including fund-level income statements Assisting with budget vs. actual analysis and partnering with program leaders Maintaining grant documentation and supporting audit and compliance efforts Collaborating across accounting and operational teams This role offers strong ownership with support from a collaborative, experienced team. Why This Opportunity Stands Out Work that directly supports community-based programs and services Exposure to complex, high-volume grant accounting (great for skill-building) Generous PTO offering (4+ weeks in year one) Stable organization experiencing continued growth Opportunity to learn and expand into grant accounting, even if you haven't done it before Who This Role Is Great For This position is a strong fit for someone who: Takes pride in getting the details right Enjoys owning their work and following through Values purpose-driven work over a purely corporate environment Is eager to grow their accounting skill set, particularly in grants If you're looking for an opportunity where your accounting skills have a tangible impact — and where you can continue to grow in a supportive environment — we encourage you to apply or call our team today at (563) 359-3995!

Requirements What You Bring Required:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting (or related field with strong accounting coursework) Solid understanding of core accounting fundamentals (debits/credits, journal entries, reconciliations) Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities Dependability and consistency in a deadline-driven environment

Preferred:

Experience in nonprofit and/or grant accounting Exposure to fund accounting or multi-entity environments Experience with accounting systems Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) . Active Filters Grants Accountant Rock Island, IL Clear All Apply