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Robert Half
Bethlehem, PA (In Person)
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Description We are looking for an Accountant to support grant-related financial operations for a Long-term Contract position based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. This role focuses on maintaining accurate grant accounting, preparing financial reporting, and helping ensure funds are managed in accordance with sponsor guidelines. The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting fundamentals and experience working across receivables, payables, reconciliations, and general ledger activities in a deadline-driven environment.
Responsibilities:
- Build and manage financial plans for grant-funded programs, including budget preparation, expense tracking, and periodic forecasting.
- Oversee grant income and spending activity to help ensure charges remain within approved funding limits and align with program objectives.
- Review aged receivables and follow up on outstanding grant reimbursements to support timely cash collection.
- Prepare funding requests, reimbursement draws, and billings for government agencies and other grant sponsors as required.
- Produce accurate financial statements and grant-specific reports for funders, leadership, and program teams within required deadlines.
- Maintain complete supporting documentation for grant transactions and preserve clear audit trails for review purposes.
- Partner with program leaders to interpret grant terms, monitor budget performance, and promote appropriate use of awarded funds.
- Record and reconcile grant-related accounting activity, including journal entries, bank reconciliations, and general ledger updates.
- Assist with audit preparation by organizing schedules, responding to financial inquiries, and supporting compliance reviews.
- Help strengthen internal financial controls that protect grant assets and support reliable recordkeeping. Requirements
- Experience in accounting with hands-on responsibility for grant financial management, fund tracking, or nonprofit program accounting.
- Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger maintenance, and journal entry preparation.
- Ability to perform bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies with a high level of accuracy.
- Familiarity with grant compliance standards and financial reporting requirements for government or private funding sources.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage budgets, monitor expenditures, and provide financial forecasts.
- Proficiency in maintaining organized records and supporting audit documentation.
- Effective communication skills for collaborating with finance staff, program managers, and organizational leadership.