Senior Accountant

Description A well-established, mission-driven organization is seeking a Senior Grants Accountant to join its growing finance team in Baltimore MD on a hybrid basis. This high visibility role supporting grant-funded programs with meaningful community impact. The opportunity to work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams, strong mix of technical accounting, and strategic grant involvement. This is a great opportunity for an accountant who is detail oriented with nonprofit and grant funding experience and enjoys working in a collaborative, community-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Prepare and post monthly journal entries related to grants and general accounting activities + Maintain and reconcile general ledger and balance sheet accounts + Manage grant accounting operations, including tracking expenditures, budgets, and compliance requirements + Prepare and submit grant reimbursement billings and monitor related receivables + Compile and analyze financial data for monthly, quarterly, and annual grant reporting Ensure compliance with federal, state, and private grant requirements + Support budget development for grant applications and ongoing reporting + Prepare audit schedules and act as a key liaison for external auditors and grantors + Provide financial analysis, identify variances, and offer recommendations to improve performance + Assist in developing and enhancing accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls

Requirements Preferred Experience:

+ Experience working with federal or state grant programs + Experience supporting external audits and compliance reporting

Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field 5+ years of accounting experience, with a strong focus on grant accounting + Experience working in a nonprofit, or grant-funded environment + Solid understanding of GAAP and fund/grant accounting principles Experience preparing financial reports for government or private grants + Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills 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. 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 "," 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) .