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Part-Time Grant Accountant
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Robert Half
Vancouver, WA (In Person)
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Description Robert Half is seeking an Accountant with non-profit experience to support accurate financial oversight for grant and donor-funded programs in Vancouver, Washington. This contract opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who can manage reporting, maintain strong internal controls, and help ensure funds are used in alignment with funding requirements. The person in this role will contribute to day-to-day accounting operations while partnering with internal teams on reconciliations, payables review, and audit readiness.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare financial statements and grant-related reports that reflect accurate use of restricted and unrestricted funding.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts on a regular basis and investigate discrepancies to maintain reliable financial records.
- Review and authorize accounts payable activity to confirm proper coding, documentation, and compliance with funding guidelines.
- Support month-end and year-end close processes by recording accruals and other required journal entries.
- Assist with audit preparation by organizing schedules, gathering backup documentation, and responding to information requests.
- Monitor grant and fund balances to help ensure expenditures align with approved budgets and donor or grantor intent.
- Collaborate with program and administrative staff to resolve financial questions and strengthen accounting procedures.
- Use accounting systems and spreadsheet tools to track transactions, analyze data, and improve reporting accuracy. Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
- Solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, including strong knowledge of accrual-based accounting.
- Experience in progressively responsible accounting roles, preferably within a nonprofit environment.
- Working knowledge of grant accounting, fund administration, and government grant compliance.
- Proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Word, including the ability to build and maintain useful spreadsheets.
- Experience with accounting software is required; familiarity with Abila MIP and Microix is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of payroll-related regulations, including wage and hour requirements and payroll taxes or benefits.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines, balance competing priorities, and maintain attention to detail.